Summary
Pope Leo XIV criticized President Donald Trump's threats toward Iran, calling them unacceptable. The Pope emphasized peace over war and urged people to seek peaceful solutions and reject violence. Vatican News reported these strong remarks as part of the ongoing opposition from the Pope regarding some of President Trump's policies.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope.
- He criticized President Trump's threat to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
- The Pope made his comments in both Italian and English.
- He described the threat as a serious concern for international law and a moral issue.
- Pope Leo XIV urged people to look for peaceful solutions and to reject war.
- He referenced global issues like the economic and energy crises and instability in the Middle East.
- The Pope condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, calling them against international law.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is Catholic, responded by encouraging prayers for U.S. service members.
