Pope Leo Criticizes World Leaders for Abandoning International and Humanitarian Law to ‘Overpower Others’: ‘Unworthy and Shameful’

Pope Leo XIV has taken to social media to specific his disappointment in at present’s world leaders and their abandonment of international law, sparking irritation amongst social media customers.

The newly-appointed Sovereign of Vatican Metropolis State took to X (previously Twitter) to specific his ideas on the state of worldwide affairs only one week after america bombed three nuclear amenities in Iran, and days after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel was introduced.

“It’s disheartening to see at present that the energy of worldwide regulation and humanitarian regulation not appears binding, changed by the presumed proper to overpower others. That is unworthy and shameful for humanity and for the leaders of countries,” he wrote.

Customers sounded off within the replies to his publish, encouraging him to concentrate on spreading the phrase of God as an alternative of involving himself in politics.

“Why contain your self in politics? Nothing higher to do?” wrote one.

“Your job is to show religion. Your predecessor performed politics and failed. He drove folks away from their religion. When you keep in your lane to show the gospel, God, Jesus and the trinity, religion will come,” wrote one other.

“I do not assume I’ve seen a publish from this Pope about Jesus. Perhaps he has, however that is what I would count on from a Pope,” famous a 3rd.

“Please cease posting political topics, please as an alternative unfold the phrase of God,” mentioned one other.

“Cease doing politics please,” one person added.

The brand new Pope has been vocal about his opinions relating to overseas affairs previously. He has beforehand known as for peace within the Center East whereas addressing 4 nations specifically: Israel, Iran, Palestine and Syria.

“I say to the Christians of the Center East: I’m near you! The entire church is near you!” he mentioned throughout an address in St. Peter’s Square.