It’s Time to Put This Catholic Teaching to Rest
Pope Leo’s first encyclical takes on a major flaw of Catholic just war theory: its use as a fig leaf for attacking an enemy. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/opinion/pope-leo-just-war-theory-encyclical-ai-iran.html