The strongest version of this narrative positions Pope Leo XIV as a moral counterweight to geopolitical brinkmanship, using his spiritual authority to reframe war as a failure of both diplomacy and human empathy. His dual appeals—first to global leaders, then to marginalized communities—create a compelling contrast between institutional power and grassroots suffering, reinforcing the idea that peace is a shared responsibility. The article effectively leverages the pope’s symbolic role, juxtaposi...