https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-holy-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-holy-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-holy-war#u168981Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:37:13 +0000Pope Leo XIV has denounced the idea of a 'holy war', stating that war can never be waged in the name of God. The Pope made this statement in a message to religious leaders, emphasizing that only peace is holy. This message was part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the Assisi peace meeting.Why it mattersThe Pope's statement comes amid ongoing conflicts around the world, where some leaders have used religious justifications for violence. The Assisi peace meeting, which started 40 years ago, aims to promote interfaith dialogue and peace. The Pope's message is seen as a c