Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible and attacked the press during a Pentagon briefing on Thursday. Shortly after, Pope Leo XIV posted on social media denouncing those who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
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Hegseth quotes Bible at Pentagon briefing, Pope Leo blasts those who "manipulate religion"
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible and attacked the press during a Pentagon briefing on Thursday. Shortly after, Pope Leo XIV posted on social media denouncing those who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain." CBS News' Wei
Published April 16, 2026, 5:40 PM
Updated April 16, 2026, 5:49 PM2.0K
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