Pope Leo Says Church Has Long Opposed Nuclear Weapons Amid Trump Criticism
Summary
Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church has long opposed nuclear weapons, responding to President Donald Trump's claim that the pope thinks it is acceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. The disagreement between the pope and President Trump focuses on concerns about Iran's nuclear program and the church’s stance on war and peace.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV stated the Catholic Church has opposed nuclear weapons for many years.
- President Donald Trump criticized the pope on social media, saying he is "weak on crime" and "terrible for Foreign Policy."
- Trump claimed the pope believes it is okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, which the pope denied.
- Pope Leo has spoken out against war, saying “God does not bless any conflict.”
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports Trump’s concern that Iran having nuclear weapons could threaten many Christians and others.
- Rubio plans to visit Rome and Vatican City soon.
- This public disagreement is unusual between a sitting U.S. president and the pope.
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