Pope Leo XIV warns against using God for politics

Pope Leo XIV has issued a statement condemning those who manipulate religion for military, economic, or political purposes, quoting Jesus's words on peacemakers. This comes minutes after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a fake prayer from the film 'Pulp Fiction' during a Pentagon meeting. The Pope's remarks, which warn against dragging the sacred into darkness, are widely seen as a direct rebuke of the Trump administration's rhetoric and actions.