Just war?

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The Pope possesses the moral authority to effectively counter brutality and nihilism with ethics and values in the context of war, regardless of one's religious affiliation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Henrik Syse; James L. Cook

doi:10.1080/15027570.2026.2725390

September 3, 2026Journal of Military EthicsOpen Access

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Key Points

To examine the role of moral authority and ethical leadership in evaluating the principles of warfare and state violence.
Qualitative normative and ethical analysis of papal rhetoric and moral leadership.
Thematic evaluation addressing the tension between ethical frameworks, political power, and conflict.
Moral authority serves as a counterbalance to political brutality and philosophical nihilism in times of conflict.
Ethical discourse transcends religious boundaries to challenge state-sponsored violence and articulate universal human values.

Implication

Philosophical commentary examines moral authority in modern warfare, highlighting the role of ethical leadership against violence.

Abstract

Pope Leo XIV speaks with moral authority. He is able, without theatrical gimmicks, to speak truth to power, ethics to brutality, values to nihilism. Whether one belongs to his flock or not, his mes...

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