Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade
Summary
Pope Leo said he does not support nuclear weapons and urged people to be truthful when criticizing him. This statement came after President Donald Trump accused the pope of allowing Iran to have nuclear weapons, escalating tensions between the pope and the U.S. government.Key Facts
- Pope Leo said the church has opposed all nuclear weapons for many years.
- President Trump accused the pope of “endangering a lot of Catholics” by supporting Iran’s nuclear capability.
- The pope emphasized the church’s mission to preach peace and spread the gospel.
- Pope Leo plans to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ease tensions.
- Trump has criticized the pope several times since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict involving Iran.
- The pope often visits Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, and spoke to journalists despite earlier plans not to.
- Marco Rubio is expected to have a direct and honest conversation with the pope.
- The pope’s meeting with Rubio might be used to show ongoing dialogue and a shared desire for world peace.
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