Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brushed off Pope Leo’s criticism of the Iran conflict Friday and dismissed any suggestion that the United States does not have the right justification for waging war in the Middle East. At a Pentagon press briefing, marking the eighth week of a war initiated by the U.S. and Israel, Hegseth waved off Leo’s previous remarks , in which the Vatican leader had condemned using religious justification for the war and called for peace and dialogue. “Pope’s gonna do his thing, that’s fine,” Hegseth said, in response to a question about the first American pope’s comments. “We know what our mission is, we know what authority we have, we’re very clear about that.” The defense secretary insisted military lawyers were “all over the place,” ensuring they have the authority to carry out Trump’s orders. Hegseth has previously invoked Christianity as a moral justification for the war. Defense Secretary Hegseth has invoked Christianity while justifying the U.S.…