US EditionPope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him
He said his peace message was a broader Gospel call and that the remarks were written two weeks earlier, before Trump’s criticism.
- 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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The ongoing dispute between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo has taken a new turn. The Pope clarified that his statement was misrepresented and that he was not intended to confront Trump.
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AlKhaleej Today‘No interest in debating’: Pope Leo responds to Trump criticism
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, April 19 — Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US leader.An example was a speech about “tyrants” ransacking the world that he delivered in Cameroon on Thursday on the second leg of a tour of Africa, Leo told journalists as he travelled to Angola.The remarks had been written well before …
And he explained his words about the tyrants.
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