Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo have far-reaching consequences, and put spotlight on question of morality of war today

Pope Leo is giving lessons on the immorality of modern warfare. Mark Carney should pay attention.

Pope Leo, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump. Leo, who officially heads a church that says indiscriminate warfare is a crime against God and humanity, is standing up against a bully who commands the largest military force ever known and flouts international law, writes Douglas Roche. Photographs courtesy of Commons Wikimedia/Flickr

Opinion

BY DOUGLAS ROCHE

April 20, 2026

EDMONTON—United States President Donald Trump’s egregious behaviour in attacking Pope Leo for his stance against the U.S./Israeli war on Iran—and mocking Jesus in the process—has far-reaching consequences, for it is putting a spotlight on the entire question of the ...

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