Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the U.S.-Israel war on Iran could be finished before Easter in remarks to reporters as he left the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome on Tuesday.

A spokesperson from the organizing committee told Crux Now the bishops hope to save taxpayers money.

“He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war," the pontiff said, "but rejects them, saying: ‘Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood'.”

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