Pope Leo Debuts New, Forceful Speaking Style as He Steps Onto the World Stage

Pope Leo debuts new, forceful speaking style as he steps onto the world stage

Pontiff has been issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that have sparked repeated attacks from Trump

Pope Leo took on Trump after a quiet 10 months in the role. Here’s why

Popes have long been a moral voice on the global stage, but have generally remained neutral in world conflicts – until now

Pope Leo Emerges as a Forceful Global Voice, Clashing with Trump

Pope Leo XIV has stepped into a more assertive global role, adopting a sharper and more direct tone on international issues during his recent Africa tour. After maintaining a relatively cautious profile in the early months of his papacy, Leo has begun openly criticising war, inequality, and global power imbalances. His remarks have drawn repeated […] The post Pope Leo Emerges as a Forceful Global Voice, Clashing with Trump appeared first on Mode…

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

By Joshua McElweeYAOUNDE, April 17 (Reuters) - Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that have sparked repeated attacks on the pontiff from U.S. President Donald Trump.The change in rhetoric reflects Leo's growing concern with the direction of global leadership, experts said, after he maintained a relatively low profile for a pope during the…