just war theory
Coverage of just war theory in the Nexus archive.
- Pope moves to clarify when wars are justified. Trump probably won’t like the answer.
Pope Leo XIV is convening cardinals to revise guidelines on just war doctrine, challenging traditional frameworks in light of modern warfare. The move has sparked tension with the Trump administration, particularly regarding the Iran conflict.
- Pope Leo says war on Iran fails Catholic ‘just war’ criteria
Pope Leo stated the US-Israel war on Iran does not meet Catholic just war criteria, reiterating his stance during a Madrid visit and criticizing modern weapons' destructive power. He rejected US Vice President JD Vance's characterization of the conflict as a 'just war'.
- Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of AI, technology should be ‘human friendly’
Pope Leo called for the 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in a manifesto warning of 'new forms of slavery' linked to its rise. He criticized the 'just war' theory as outdated and presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts, including Anthropic's co-founder.
- Couric, priest mock Vance’s Catholic faith, calls his remarks on pope 'rich'
Katie Couric and Father James Martin criticized Vice President JD Vance for mocking Pope Leo XIV's theological knowledge, highlighting the pontiff's academic credentials and experience. The discussion occurred amid tensions between the Trump administration and the Catholic Church, with Martin emphasizing the irony of Vance's critique given the pope's Augustinian background and expertise in just war theory.