New Delhi, April 13 -- Over six weeks into the Iran war and a new war of words has erupted between Pope Leo XIV and United States President Donald Trump over the conflict in the West Asia. Pope Leo XIV, in his strongest words against the war, rejected the the "delusion of omnipotence" that, he said, was fueling the US-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.

While he did not mention America or Donald Trump, his comments seemed to point exactly in that direction.

"Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life," Leo demanded as he urged the leaders to sit and solve the conflict through diplomacy.

"Stop! It is time for peac...