Pope Leo excoriates 'tyrants' waging war instead of peace
16 Apr 2026, 15:09 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/pope-leo-excoriates-tyrants-waging-war-instead-of-peace/a-76813305?maca=en-rss-en-africa-8291-rdf
Pope Leo XIV has admonished those waging war in the name of god and slammed "tyrants" destroying the world and its resources. The pontiff has stepped up his criticism of senseless violence, angering US President Trump.