Pope Leo XIV warned that God does not respond to the prayers of warmongers during his Palm Sunday sermon on Sunday, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He stated that God is against war and does not accept the prayers of those who promote it. The Pope also expressed concern for Christians affected by the conflict, noting that they are unable to fully observe their religious practices.

Earlier in the week, Pope Leo XIV had called for a ceasefire in the Middle East, saying that more than one million people had already been displaced. He urged all parties involved in the conflict to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences. The Pope, the first American to hold the position, has consistently condemned war and advocated for peaceful negotiation.

Despite his repeated appeals for peace, the 70-year-old pontiff has refrained from naming or blaming any specific side in the conflict, maintaining a cautious stance on the Iran war issue.