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Pope Leo XIV recently awarded Iranian ambassador Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari the Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX, prompting backlash from critics who argue it legitimizes Iran's repressive regime. BlazeTV host Liz Wheeler, a devout Catholic, expressed her concerns, questioning why the leader of the Catholic Church would honor a "fanatical, Islamist" government. However, she clarified that the award is standard for ambassadors at the Vatican for over two years, equating it to a "participation trophy." While she believes the situation isn't as bad as it seems, she acknowledged that the optics appear troubling, as it gives an impression of approval to a regime known for persecuting Christians and protesters. #diplomacy #humanrights #CatholicChurch #religiousfreedom #Iran #humanrightsabuses #PopeLeoXIV #religiouspersecution #CatholicAmbassadors #awards #ChristianPersecution #diplomaticrelations #IranianRegime #Pope https://www.theblaze.com/shows/the-liz-wheeler-show/pope-leo-slammed-iran-regime-top-honor-more-to-the-story