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Pope Leo responds to Trump, saying he will continue to 'speak out'

Pope Leo responds to Trump, saying he will continue to 'speak out'

Summary

Pope Leo XIV has stated he will continue to voice his opinions after President Trump criticized him for questioning Trump's foreign and immigration policies, particularly regarding the war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, has been critical of the ongoing war that started on February 28 and is concerned about Trump's comments on Iran.

Key Facts

  • Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the U.S.
  • President Trump criticized Pope Leo's comments on his foreign and immigration policies.
  • The criticism came after Pope Leo spoke out about the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
  • Pope Leo expressed concern over President Trump's statement that "a whole civilisation will die" concerning Iran.
  • The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran began on February 28.
  • President Trump used TruthSocial to express his disapproval of Pope Leo.

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