Pope condemns ‘delusion of omnipotence’ causing US-Iran war

Pope condemns ‘delusion of omnipotence’ causing US-Iran war Pope Leo XIV again condemned the US-Israel war on Iran which he said is spurred by the “delusion of omnipotence” from world leaders in an evening prayer service in Saint Peter’s Basilica. “Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!” the first US-born pope said on Saturday. The pope has repeatedly condemned the war in the Middle East, which the US military told troops was “all part of God’s divine plan”, according to a religious freedom watchdog. Pope Leo XIV delivers a speech while presiding over a vigil and rosary for peace in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on 11 April 2026 (Filippo Monteforte/AFP)

Pope Leo XIV again condemned the US-Israel war on Iran which he said is spurred by the “delusion of omnipotence” from world leaders in an evening prayer service in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

“Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!” the first US-born pope said on Saturday.

The pope has repeatedly condemned the war in the Middle East, which the US military told troops was “all part of God’s divine plan”, according to a religious freedom watchdog.