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What Is War?
War is a subject covered in depth across 1 podcast episode in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
What Experts Say About War
- 1.Former President Trump criticized Pope Leo as "weak" for his stance on the Iran war and immigration, preferring a different figure.
- 2.Pope Leo views his role not as a "political politician" but as an enunciator of "the message of the church" and the gospel.
- 3.The pontiff emphasizes that his core message is rooted in "blessed are the peacemakers" and he avoids direct political debate with figures like Trump.
- 4.Pope Leo believes the message of the gospel should not be "abused" for political ends.
- 5.He pledges to consistently "speak out loudly against war," advocating for peace, dialogue, and multilateral solutions to global problems.
- 6.Pope Leo justifies his advocacy by highlighting the suffering of "too many innocent people being killed" globally, asserting the need for someone to champion alternative solutions.