Pope Leo Vows War Stance, Says He Doesn't Fear Trump
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- Donald Trump called Pope Leo "terrible" late on Sunday, apparently responding to the Pope's criticism of the Iran conflict and U.S. immigration policies.
- Pope Leo said on Monday, April 13, that he will continue speaking out against war after Trump's attack.
- Pope Leo stated he does not fear the Trump administration.
- Pope Leo warned that the Christian message is being "abused".
- Pope Leo made these remarks aboard his papal plane bound for Algiers, where he is beginning a 10‑day tour of four African nations.
- Pope Leo leads a Church with 1.4 billion members.
Why it matters: The Pope’s declaration that he will keep speaking out against war and isn’t intimidated by the Trump administration underscores the Vatican’s willingness to challenge U.S. policy, potentially bolstering its moral authority on global conflicts while exposing Trump’s criticism to further scrutiny.
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