Pope Warns Against War's Impact

Pope Leo addressed students at Rome's Sapienza University, criticizing European military spending as a betrayal of diplomacy.
European military spending rose 14 percent in 2025 to $864 billion, the highest since the Cold War.
Pope cited conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
Pope urged students to avoid ideologies and national borders, advocating true peace.
Pope faced criticism from Trump for opposing the Iran war and warning against rearmament.

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