Fact Check: Did Pope Leo Say Iran Can Have Nuclear Weapon?
Summary
President Donald Trump incorrectly claimed that Pope Leo XIV supported Iran having a nuclear weapon. The pope has not made any statement supporting Iran’s nuclear armament and has spoken against nuclear weapons. Their disagreement reflects a wider conflict between the Trump administration and the Vatican over issues including the war in Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump said Pope Leo XIV claimed Iran can have a nuclear weapon, which is false.
- Pope Leo XIV has called for peace and repeatedly spoken against nuclear weapons.
- The pope criticized the war in Iran and the violence affecting Christian communities there.
- There has been rising tension between the Trump administration and the Vatican.
- Trump has threatened military action against Iran and aims to prevent it from obtaining nuclear arms.
- The pope said he has no fear of the Trump administration and will continue speaking against war.
- Estimates of Iranian protesters killed vary but are lower than the 42,000 figure Trump mentioned.
- The pope encourages peaceful dialogue to create a safer world free from nuclear threats.
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