Johnson Defends 'Just War' After Pope's Remarks
Speaker Mike Johnson defended the 'Just War' doctrine in response to Pope Leo XIV's rejection of the conflict with Iran.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the 'Just War' doctrine following Pope Leo XIV's condemnation of the conflict with Iran, highlighting growing tensions between the Vatican and the Trump administration.
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