Reporter: “Pope Leo said yesterday, and I quote him, ‘God does not listen to the prayer of those who waged war.’ Can you comment on that?”

KAROLINE LEAVITT: “Our nation was a nation founded 250 years ago, almost, on Judeo-Christian values. And we’ve seen, presidents, we’ve seen, the leaders of the Department of War, and we’ve seen our troops go to prayer, during the most turbulent times in our nation’s history.

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with our military leaders or with the president calling on the American people to pray for our service members and those who are serving our country overseas. In fact, I think it’s a very noble thing to do.”