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Pope Leo XIV leads a vigil for peace inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Video. 'Enough of war!' says Pope Leo XIV who grows increasingly frustrated

Updated: 11/04/2026 - 22:18 GMT+2

Leaders have used religion to defend their actions in the war. US officials, especially Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have spoken about their Christian faith and described the US as a Christian nation fighting its enemies.

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