Pope Leo vows to continue Iran war critiques after Trump attacks
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Pope Leo XIV has vowed to continue speaking out against the US-Israeli war on Iran, despite criticism from US President Donald Trump. The pope's comments are likely to escalate tensions between the president and the Catholic Church, particularly as Pope Leo begins a tour of Africa.
Pope Leo XIV is speaking out against the US-Israeli war on Iran. He made the comments as he flew to Algeria for a tour of Africa. The pope's remarks come after US President Donald Trump criticized him. Trump had said he didn't want a pope who thinks it's okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. The pope said he is not seeking to engage in a debate with Trump. He wants to promote peace and dialogue among nations. The exchange has sparked a reaction from Italian politicians, with some defending the pope's right to speak out against war.
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