White House defends praying for U.S. troops after pope's remark
White House officials said prayers for American service members fighting in the Iran war are appropriate after a pope warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war."
The White House on Monday defended praying for U.S. troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war." Administration officials said offering prayers for service members is a way to support Americans serving overseas and does not amount to endorsing conflict.