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What Happened to holy week?

Overview

Holy Week is trending due to recent remarks by Pope Leo XIV, who seemingly rebuked leaders with 'hands full of blood' and rejected the notion that God justifies war, particularly in his Palm Sunday Mass message.

What the News Says

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Pope seems to rebuke Hegseth in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’

The Guardian
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars

Reuters
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Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message

NPR

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