Event Brief
Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a just war
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV said a war with Iran does not meet Catholic criteria for a just war.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: Said that a war with Iran is not a 'just war' under Catholic teaching
WHEN: Jun 06, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
WHERE: Spain
WHY: He was answering journalists' questions aboard the papal plane during his six-day visit to Spain.
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