Pope: "War Can Never Be Blessed...We Must Resolve Conflicts as Human Beings"

Pope Leo XIV urged the international community to pursue peace and an end to war, declaring that "war can never be blessed by God."

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According to the Vatican on June 26, the Pope said in his opening address at the Cardinal Assembly held that day, "Even with advanced weaponry, the Creator has given us intelligence and free will so that we resolve conflicts as humans, not as beasts." He further emphasized, "The unity of humanity takes precedence over individual peoples and nations," adding, "This is not just a biological fact but an ethical principle."

This Cardinal Assembly is the second to be held since Pope Leo XIV ascended the papacy. Earlier this January, Pope Leo XIV decided to make the Cardinal Assembly an annual event—a departure from his predecessor, Pope Francis, who held the assembly only once during his tenure.

Cardinals are the highest-ranking clergy in the Catholic hierarchy after the Pope. This assembly will be held behind closed doors.

It is reported that the agenda includes global geopolitical issues, the recently announced guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI), and the Church's efforts to listen to the voices of laypeople.

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