Chris Oyakhilome, a Nigerian preacher and televangelist, has denounced Pope Leo XIV’s position on the war in Iran.
During a Palm Sunday sermon in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope referred to Christ as the “King of Peace” and stated that politicians who commit war had their prayers ignored by God.
Despite the threat of violence, he thought about how Jesus had revealed himself to be the King of Peace.
We walk alongside Jesus and reflect on His suffering, which He endured as a gift of love for the sake of humanity.
The Pope declared, “While others are inciting violence, he remains steadfast in meekness.” “Even as others raise swords and clubs, He offers Himself to embrace humanity.”
Oyakhilome, however, refuted the Pope’s claim while giving a live speech at the Global and Prayer program at the Christ Embassy.
He referred to the pontiff’s assertion as a misreading of the Bible.
The clergyman contended that the Bible makes it clear that God occasionally gives his people orders to fight, and that initiating a war is not intrinsically bad; rather, what matters is the reason and divine mandate behind it.
“Jesus is the Father’s will. “You have seen the Father if you have seen Him,” stated Oyakhilome. God Himself instructed His children to wage several wars. The question is whether waging war is in line with God’s plan, not whether it should be started. Pope Leo made a mistake here.
The pastor gave biblical examples, pointing out that these were divinely sanctioned conflicts intended to accomplish God’s aims, such as God’s order to the Children of Israel to capture the Promised Land.
