Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola
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Pope Leo XIV has pushed back against President Donald Trump's criticism of him over the US-Israel war in Iran. Speaking on his flight to Algeria, Pope Leo stated that his appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel and do not intend to be a direct attack on anyone. He emphasized that the message of the Gospel is clear: "Blessed are the peacemakers." The pope also clarified that he has no fear of the Trump administration, saying he will continue with his mission despite criticism. Pope Leo's comments come after President Trump described him as a "very liberal person" and suggested he should stop catering to the Radical Left. The pope is currently on an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa.
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AI-ExtractedPope Leo XIV stated the Vatican's appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Trump suggested the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”
Trump said he didn’t think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job”.
Pope Leo XIV said he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
Pope Leo XIV pushed back on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.
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