US EditionPope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him
Leo said his remarks were written two weeks earlier and reflected a broader Gospel message of peace, not a response to Trump.
- On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV told reporters aboard the papal plane that his recent remarks decrying a world "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump, stating debating him is "not in my interest at all."
- The pontiff clarified that his speech, delivered Thursday in Bamenda, Cameroon, was written two weeks ago, long before President Trump criticized his peace preaching on Truth Social.
- Trump criticized the pope as "WEAK on Crime" and "terrible for Foreign Policy" on April 12, sparking media coverage; Leo told journalists the narrative "has not been accurate" regarding his tour's intent.
- Pope Leo stated he has "nothing to fear" from the administration and will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace, emphasizing his pastoral role to accompany Catholics throughout his 11-day Africa tour.
- He remains focused on promoting fraternity, justice, and peace across the continent, continuing his 10-day Africa tour after previously visiting Algeria to honor Saint Augustine.
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Pope Leo XIV said this Saturday that “I’m not interested” in discussing with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and insisted that his trip to Africa is focused on building peace, more than any other...
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