Pope Leo slams 'those who manipulate religion' for war, as White House invokes divine calling

Pope Leo XIV has condemned the use of religious justifications for the US-Israeli war on Iran, clashing with the Trump administration. The Pope criticized those who manipulate religion for military and political gain, a statement that came as the US Secretary of War invoked a divine mission for the conflict. President Trump has pushed back against the American-born Pope's criticism, creating a public feud between the White House and the Vatican. Trump has accused the Pope of being against US interests, while the Pope has maintained a general anti-war stance.