Tell Congress: Use your constitutional power to end this war

On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV stood before tens of thousands in St. Peter's Square and said, "Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war. He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them -- 'Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood.'"

On April 1, Donald Trump told the nation he would bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong."

More than 1,900 people have been killed since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on February 28 -- including at least 244 children and 13 American service members. The Pentagon is now preparing weeks of ground operations. Gas prices have surged above $4 a gallon. Trump offered no exit strategy and no clear end date -- only more threats.

The Constitution gives Congress -- not the president -- the authority to take this country to war. A bipartisan war powers resolution failed in March by just seven votes. A new one is being drafted now.

When Congress gets back from spring break, they need to hear from you.

As Christians walking the way of Jesus -- who rejects war, who said "blessed are the peacemakers" -- we cannot stand by while this escalation continues with no vote, no strategy, and no end in sight.

Pete Hegseth is holding worship services at the Pentagon and praying for "an overwhelming show of force against those who deserve no mercy."

The USCCB has condemned the escalation. Faith communities across the country are demanding that Congress act.

It's up to all of us to stand together and say loudly -- not in our name.

Tell Congress: Use your constitutional authority to end this war.