From Barrons:
The White House on Monday defended praying for US troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers “of those who wage war.” “I don’t think there is anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president calling on the American people to pray for our servicemembers and those who are serving our country overseas,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters in response to a question about the pontiff’s comments.
With the conflict in the Middle East stretching into its second month, Pope Leo said during his Palm Sunday homily: “This is our God… A God who refuses war… Who does not listen to the prayer of those who wage war.”