Pope Leo XIV Stands Firm in Preaching Peace Amidst Criticism from Trump

Pope Leo XIV asserted his stance on preaching peace, despite the ongoing backlash from US President Donald Trump regarding his comments on the Iran war. The pontiff, aboard the papal plane from Cameroon to Angola, clarified that his message was a universal call for peace, not a rebuttal to Trump.

Trump's criticism, shared on April 12 via Truth Social, described Leo's peace advocacy as lenient on crime and politically biased. However, Leo maintains his preaching aligns with the Gospel's broader message, extending beyond the Iran conflict to address global war impacts, including situations like the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Furthermore, Pope Leo reiterated his commitment to peace during a recent address in Bamenda, Cameroon. Amidst a local separatist conflict, he condemned global tyrannies and exploitation, reaffirming his resolve to guide the Catholic community towards justice and peace.