Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Summary
Pope Leo said his job is to preach peace and the Gospel, and he welcomes criticism. This comes after President Trump criticized the Pope for allegedly supporting Iran having nuclear weapons, which the Pope denies. U.S. officials say relations with the Vatican remain good despite these disagreements.Key Facts
- Pope Leo said the Church’s mission is to preach peace and the Gospel.
- President Trump accused the Pope of supporting Iran having nuclear weapons, which the Pope denies.
- The Pope has opposed the war in the Middle East, including conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican to talk about relations and global issues.
- The U.S. ambassador to the Holy See said there is no deep conflict between the U.S. and the Vatican.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended the Pope and criticized the Middle East war.
- President Trump made social media posts attacking the Pope and later removed an image comparing himself to Jesus.
- Vice President J.D. Vance supports Trump and said the Vatican should focus on moral issues.
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