Pope Leo Condemns Global Tyrants and Misuse of Religion for War

Pope Leo criticized global leaders for their war spending and labeled them as tyrants while speaking in Cameroon. He also addressed the misuse of religion to justify conflicts, calling for a change. These remarks followed another social media attack by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pope Leo launched a scathing critique of world leaders who allocate billions to wars, branding them 'tyrants' amid his forceful address in Cameroon on Thursday. His remarks came shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized him on social media.

In addition, Leo, the first American pope, condemned leaders who exploit religious narratives to rationalize conflicts. He emphasized the necessity for a 'decisive change of course' during a gathering in Cameroon's largest English-speaking city, a region still plagued by longstanding violence.

The Pope's statements resonated deeply as they highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis linked to the nearly decade-long conflict that has claimed countless lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)