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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked Jesus Christ in asking Americans to pray for victory in the war with Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked Jesus Christ in asking Americans to pray for victory in the war with Iran.
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "war": "War with Iran",
    "person": "Pete Hegseth"
}
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Pete Hegseth Defense Secretary Prayer Jesus Christ War with Iran
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 7:02 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 7:02 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Pope Leo Praises Europe’s Democracy, Diverging Once Again From Trump
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/europe/pope-leo-trump-democracy-europe.html

Pope Leo XIV delivered a lengthy tribute to efforts to unify and democratize Europe since World War II, in what experts saw as a sweeping riposte to the Trump administration’s characterization of a continent facing “civilizational erasure.” He lauded Europe's respect for others and its ability to articulate divergent opinions through encounter rather than conflict.

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Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/world/europe/pope-leo-media-trump.html

Pope Leo XIV expressed support for journalists targeted by the Trump administration, telling reporters on a flight to France that they were "all welcome." This adds to ongoing tensions between the pontiff and President Trump.

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‘No Beardos, No Weirdos, No Wimps’: Hegseth Lays Out His Military Vision
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1 week ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/hegseth-troops-address.html

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a "State of the Force" address, focusing on culture war issues, firing generals, banning transgender people, and criticizing the media. He also announced new initiatives for autonomous warfare and a new military base.

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