Pope Leo XIV Condemns War 'Tyrants' Amid Escalating Rift with Trump
Pope Leo XIV has strongly criticized global leaders he termed 'tyrants' for investing billions in warfare, condemning an endless cycle of destabilization and death. Speaking during a visit to Cameroon, the US-born pontiff praised peacemakers and warned against manipulating religion for military or political gain. These remarks follow an intensifying public dispute with US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. Trump recently attacked the Pope on social media, labeling him weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy, while threatening that civilization would perish without a deal with Iran. The Pope’s stance has garnered significant support from religious and political figures. Archbishop Sarah Mullally of the Church of England expressed solidarity with the Pope’s courageous call for peace. Additionally, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a close ally of Trump, declared his attacks on the Holy Father unacceptable, affirming the Pope's right to condemn war. Experts note that Trump’s rhetoric has damaged his standing among Italian Catholics, with surveys showing widespread disapproval of his handling of the Iran crisis.
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Pope Leo XIV Condemns War 'Tyrants' Amid Escalating Rift with Trump
Pope Leo XIV has strongly criticized global leaders he termed 'tyrants' for investing billions in warfare, condemning an endless cycle of destabilization and death. Speaking during a visit to Cameroon, the US-born pontiff praised peacemakers and warned against manipulating religion for military or political gain. These remarks follow an intensifying public dispute with US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. Trump recently attacked the Pope on social media, labeling him weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy, while threatening that civilization would perish without a deal with Iran. The Pope’s stance has garnered significant support from religious and political figures. Archbishop Sarah Mullally of the Church of England expressed solidarity with the Pope’s courageous call for peace. Additionally, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, a close ally of Trump, declared his attacks on the Holy Father unacceptable, affirming the Pope's right to condemn war. Experts note that Trump’s rhetoric has damaged his standing among Italian Catholics, with surveys showing widespread disapproval of his handling of the Iran crisis.
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