Archbishop of Philadelphia defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump's criticism

Archbishop Nelson Pérez defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump's criticisms

Nelson Pérez, archbishop at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, defended Pope Leo XIV following recent criticisms from President Donald Trump. The president had called the pope 'weak' for calling for peace in Iran.

Archbishop of Philadelphia defends Pope Leo XIV after Trump's criticism

Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson Pérez said Pope Leo XIV is a “gift for Catholics” on Monday after President Donald Trump criticized the global leader of the Catholic Church, who is also the first American to hold the position. Pérez’s statement is below: “Pope Leo XIV has consistently spoken with clarity and compassion with calls for peaceful resolutions to complex challenges in a manner that upholds the sanctity and dignity of all human life …