Leo XIV challenged the validity of centuries-old Just War Theory frameworks used to justify ongoing conflicts, focusing on AI ethics.
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Leo XIV challenged the validity of centuries-old Just War Theory frameworks used to justify ongoing conflicts, focusing on AI ethics.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- JD Vance and Donald Trump are now involved in discussions critiquing the use of Just War Theory regarding the justification of the war in Iran, alongside Leo XIV.Sub-event
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Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran