Pope Leo comments on Trump's Iran war during first Easter of papacy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nprLXmawM4

Leo said he had heard Trump recently said he wanted to end the war, and he responded, “I hope that he’s looking for an off-ramp”. He also warned that many people promote “hatred, violence, war,” and said God does not listen to the prayers of leaders who justify violence.

The comments were unusually direct for the pope and came during Holy Week, when Christian leaders often emphasize peace and reflection. They also added to Leo’s recent criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran conflict.