Pope Leo has lashed out against the war in Iran several times. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has replied to the American-born pope, criticizing him for intervening in politics. Now, the leader of the Catholic Church has taken a new swipe at the president for his war in Iran.
Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have been feuding over the last week or two. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has also joined the conversation and warned the Holy Father last week of being too vocal on “matters of theology.”
As late as last Thursday, Trump said he had no plans to meet with the Holy Father and issued a warning over Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
“It’s very important that the Pope understands… Iran killed 42,000 people that were totally unarmed. They were protesters. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. If they did… every single country in the world would be in trouble,” Trump said.
He added that he has “nothing against the pope” but that “I have to do what’s right.”
“I’m not fighting with him. The pope made a statement. He says, Iran can have a nuclear weapon. I say Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump continued,
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