Pope Leo XIV has taken to social media to express his disappointment in today's world leaders and their abandonment of international law, sparking irritation amongst social media users.
The newly-appointed Sovereign of Vatican City State took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his thoughts on the state of international affairs just one week after the United States bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran, and days after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced.
"It is disheartening to see today that the strength of international law and humanitarian law no longer seems binding, replaced by the presumed right to overpower others. This is unworthy and shameful for humanity and for the leaders of nations," he wrote.
It is disheartening to see today that the strength of international law and humanitarian law no longer seems binding, replaced by the presumed right to overpower others. This is unworthy and shameful for humanity and for the leaders of nations.
— Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) June 26, 2025
Users sounded off in the replies to his post, encouraging him to focus on spreading the word of God instead of involving himself in politics.
"Why involve yourself in politics? Nothing better to do?" wrote one.
Why involve yourself in politics? Nothing better to do?
— Frank (@rodriQuez) June 26, 2025
"Your job is to teach faith. Your predecessor played politics and failed. He drove people away from their faith. If you stay in your lane to teach the gospel, God, Jesus and the trinity, faith will come," wrote another.
Your job is to teach faith. Your predecessor played politics and failed. He drove people away from their faith. If you stay in your lane to teach the gospel, God, Jesus and the trinity, faith will come.
— Michael Osborne (@MichaelHOsborne) June 26, 2025
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"I don't think I've seen a post from this Pope about Jesus. Maybe he has, but that's what I'd expect from a Pope," noted a third.
I don’t think I’ve seen a post from this Pope about Jesus. Maybe he has, but that’s what I’d expect from a Pope.
— Connie Carter (@ConnieC17173435) June 26, 2025
"Please stop posting political subjects, please instead spread the word of God," said another.
Please stop posting political subjects, please instead spread the word of God.
— Roma (@RomaB) June 26, 2025
"Stop doing politics please," one user added.
Stop doing politics please.
— Monk-Viking (@PeterPansBro13) June 26, 2025
The new Pope has been vocal about his opinions regarding foreign affairs in the past. He has previously called for peace in the Middle East while addressing four nations in particular: Israel, Iran, Palestine and Syria.
"I say to the Christians of the Middle East: I am close to you! The whole church is close to you!" he said during an address in St. Peter's Square.
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