Pope Leo XIV has firmly responded to United States President Donald Trump\u2019s recent criticism, asserting that the Vatican\u2019s calls for peace and reconciliation are deeply rooted in the Gospel. The Pontiff also made it clear that he does not fear the Trump administration<\/b>.<\/p>\nPope Leo’s Commitment to Peace<\/h3>\n
Speaking on Monday aboard the papal flight to Algiers, where he is commencing an 11-day tour of four African countries, Pope Leo stated, ‘I don\u2019t want to get into a debate with him.’ He emphasized his unwavering commitment to global peace, adding, ‘I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems<\/b>.’
\nHe highlighted the urgent need for action, saying, ‘Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone has to stand up and say there\u2019s a better way<\/b>.’<\/p>\nTrump’s Social Media Outburst<\/h3>\n
The controversy began with a Sunday night social media post by President Trump, who launched a barrage of criticism against Pope Leo XIV. Trump labeled the Pope as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible for foreign policy,’ declaring, ‘I don\u2019t want a Pope who criticises the President of the United States.’
\nThis unusual outburst from Trump appeared to be triggered by Pope Leo\u2019s recent remarks critical of the US-Israel war on Iran<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Last week, Pope Leo issued a rare and direct rebuke of Trump\u2019s threat to destroy Iranian civilization<\/b>, calling it ‘truly unacceptable.’ On Sunday, the 70-year-old pontiff further implored world leaders to end ongoing bloodshed, condemning what he described as a ‘delusion of omnipotence’ fueling war \u2013 comments widely interpreted as directed at Trump.
\nThe Pope has also previously questioned the Trump administration\u2019s hardline immigration policies, remarking, ‘I don\u2019t know if that\u2019s pro-life<\/b>.’<\/p>\nTrump’s Further Remarks on Truth Social<\/h3>\n
Taking to Truth Social, Trump reiterated his disapproval, writing: ‘I don\u2019t want a Pope who thinks it\u2019s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. I don\u2019t want a Pope who thinks it\u2019s terrible that America attacked Venezuela.’
\nHe further advised, ‘Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician.’
\nTrump also controversially claimed credit for Pope Leo’s leadership within the Catholic Church, suggesting the Vatican selected the first US-born pontiff \u2013 elected last year \u2013 to gain favor with the White House. ‘If I wasn\u2019t in the White House, Leo wouldn\u2019t be in the Vatican<\/b>,’ Trump asserted.<\/p>\n
Later on Sunday, Trump reiterated his stance, stating he is ‘not a big fan’ of Leo, whom he believes ‘is not doing a very good job.’ He added, ‘He likes crime, I guess. He\u2019s a very liberal person.’<\/p>\n
This isn’t the first time Trump has had a contentious relationship with a pontiff. He also had a rocky relationship with Leo\u2019s predecessor, Pope Francis, who criticized Trump\u2019s immigration policy proposals during his initial presidential campaign and suggested Trump was ‘not a Christian.’ Trump had famously called Francis ‘disgraceful’ in early 2016.<\/p>\n
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