Are 'just wars' outdated, as the Pope says? (opens original article in a new tab)

Pope Leo XIV calls the 'just war' doctrine outdated, arguing that moral frameworks have failed to prevent war despite historical and modern conflicts.

• Pope Leo XIV declared the 'just war' doctrine outdated, challenging its historical moral framework for warfare.
• The article discusses how historical and modern conflicts have persisted despite ethical objections, citing World Wars and recent military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
• It highlights the contradiction in international law and human rights rhetoric, where civilian deaths are condemned in adversaries but justified in allies' actions.