US President Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV over peace plea and Iran stance
via Punch Nigeria20 hours ago2 min read
US President Donald Trump stated he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, following the Pope's plea for peace. Trump described the pontiff as “a very liberal person” who “doesn’t believe in stopping crime” and accused him of “toying with a country that wants a nuclear weapon.” This criticism came after Pope Leo implored leaders to end violence, telling worshippers at St. Peter’s Basilica, “Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!” Trump reiterated his comments on Truth Social, stating, “I don’t want a Pope who think it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon.” Washington and the Vatican have recently denied reports of a rift, including a story in the Free Press, which the Pentagon dismissed as “distorted,” claiming that Cardinal Christophe Pierre was given a “bitter lecture” by US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni denied the account. Despite both parties insisting on a cordial meeting, the Holy See and the White House have disagreed on the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, which the Pope called “inhuman,” and the use of military force in the Middle East and Venezuela. Pope Leo previously condemned Trump's threats against Iran as “truly unacceptable” and hailed a ceasefire between the US and Iran as a “sign of real hope.” However, peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended abruptly, with US Vice President JD Vance stating Washington delivered its “final a
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