Pope Leo has called on Christian political leaders who have initiated or participated in wars to confess their sins in church. Speaking at a conference in the Vatican on Friday, he urged these leaders to examine whether they are truly following the teachings of Jesus. In his address to priests, the Pope did not name any specific leaders or conflicts but questioned whether those responsible for armed conflicts have the courage to face their conscience and seek confession.
He emphasized that confession brings personal purification and helps establish peace and unity in society. The appeal comes amid renewed global tensions following a joint U.S.-Israel airstrike in Iran on February 28, which marked the beginning of a new conflict in the Middle East. According to Reuters, although Pope Leo avoided naming any war or leader, his message was clearly directed at those involved in current hostilities.
The Catholic Church traditionally opposes war based on Jesus’ principle of nonviolence, though it recognizes the “just war” doctrine to assess moral justification for conflicts. Earlier this week, Washington’s Cardinal Robert McElroy said the U.S.-Israel strike in Iran failed to meet the Church’s just war standards.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ১৪ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৯: ১৮ খ্রিষ্টানদের মধ্যে যে সকল রাজনৈতিক নেতা যুদ্ধ শুরু করেন বা করেছেন, তাদের গির্জায় গিয়ে ‘পাপস্বীকার’ বা কনফেশন করার পরামর্শ দিয়েছেন পোপ লিও। শুক্রবার ভ্যাটিকানে আয়োজিত এক সম্মেলনে তিনি এই আহ্বান জানান। পোপ
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