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Pope Leo XIV Responds to President Trump's Criticism Over Iran War Stance
Pope Leo XIV stated he does not fear the Trump administration amid a public feud sparked by his calls for peace in the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. President Trump criticized the pope as weak on crime and foreign policy in a social media post. The exchange highlights tensions between religious appeals for reconciliation and U.S. military actions.
Apr 13, 7:32 AM·1m read3 sources
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-born pope, addressed criticism from President Donald Trump on Monday during a flight. -Israel war in Iran stem from Gospel teachings. He stated that he does not fear the Trump administration.
The feud escalated after Trump's social media post on Sunday night, where he described the pope as weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy. Trump also suggested the pope should stop catering to the radical left. The president's remarks followed the pope's weekend comments on a delusion of omnipotence fueling global conflicts, including the war in Iran.
Statements on Peace Pope Leo XIV told reporters aboard the papal plane that his message aligns with the Gospel principle that blessed are the peacemakers.
He clarified that his remarks are not personal attacks but invitations to build bridges of peace and avoid war. The pope added that the church does not view foreign policy from the same perspective as politicians.
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