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Pope Leo XIV tells world cardinals that war is never blessed by God

Pope Leo XIV opened a rare summit of 178 cardinals at the Vatican today to begin rethinking the Catholic Church's centuries-old stance on when war is morally justified.

During his opening address, the pontiff explicitly declared that war is "never blessed by God," signaling a major shift away from traditional "Just War Theory." This ancient doctrine, largely attributed to St. Augustine, establishes specific criteria—such as self-defense or protecting the innocent—under which a nation can ethically use military force. The Pope’s move has already sparked political friction, specifically with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who previously questioned the pontiff's authority to rewrite such a foundational theological concept.

The cardinals will continue their closed-door meetings through the weekend to discuss global peace and the emerging ethical threats of artificial intelligence in modern warfare.

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