Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that God, torn by wars, is not on the side of bullies in what was seen as further criticism of United States President Donald Trump and his war alongside Israel against Iran. (ANSA)

Leo’s comments did not directly mention war in Iran but read as his strongest condemnation of the conflict yet

President Donald Trump on Sunday bashed Pope Leo XIV over the U.S.-born pontiff’s criticism of the U.S. war in Iran.