just war
Coverage of just war in the Nexus archive.
- Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'
Pope Leo XIV stated that the war in Iran does not meet the criteria of a 'just war' according to Catholic teaching. He made this statement while answering journalists aboard the papal plane during his six-day visit to Spain.
- Pope criticizes Trump administration over ‘outdated’ idea of a ‘just war’
Pope Leo XIV criticized the Trump administration in his first encyclical, condemning their 'outdated' concept of a 'just war' and warning against a 'violent culture of power.' The anti-war message has drawn backlash from Washington.
- ‘Popesplaining’ Vance out of depth in row over whether Iran is a just war
The Trump administration has sparked controversy with Pope Leo XIV over using theology to justify a potential war in Iran. The Pope, visiting Algeria where Saint Augustine lived, emphasized his scholarly background in Augustine's philosophy, highlighting a stark contrast in theological and political perspectives.