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Pope Leo Says He Carries a Photo of a Slain Muslim Boy in His Pocket: 'I Cannot Be in Favor of War'

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Leo also suggested that the U.S. church is excessively focused on sex.

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The pontiff has acknowledged that he retains the image of a small Lebanese, killed in recent attacks on the country

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Many innocents die in wars. To them the Pope tirelessly refers. As constant memory he carries a certain photo with him.

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Pope Leo XIV shared a very personal reflection on the human impact of the war in Lebanon and reiterated the Church’s commitment to peace in the face of hatred. It was on the flight back to the Vatican that ended the African tour that took him from 13 to 23 April in Algeria, Cameroon

I carry with me a photo of a Muslim boy who, during my visit to Lebanon, waited with a banner reading, "Hello Pope Leo." He was killed in the conflict, the Holy Father told reporters. "As a pastor, I cannot support war," he emphasized.

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