Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling US-Israeli war in Iran
The pope demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
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Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace
London police arrest more than 200 at protest backing banned group Palestine Action
London police have arrested more than 200 people during a protest against the ban on the group Palestine Action
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