Written amid tensions between the United States and Iran, and friction between the White House and the Vatican.

  • True peace is built through fraternity and dialogue, not imposed by force.
  • The Church's just-war teaching sets strict moral conditions before any use of force.
  • Popes from Paul VI to John Paul II have consistently warned against military escalation.
  • He calls for calmer rhetoric and multilateral diplomacy rather than unilateral military action.

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