Pope Leo XIV said he will continue to oppose war and advocate for peace, despite direct criticism from Donald Trump. Speaking to Reuters aboard the papal plane, the Pope said the Christian message is being misused, adding that he would not engage in a personal dispute but would remain committed to his principles. “I don’t want to get into an argument with him,” Pope Leo XIV said, stressing that the message of the Gospel should not be used inappropriately. He reaffirmed his intention to raise his voice against war, promoting peace, dialogue, and multilateral cooperation to resolve conflicts. READ: Trump attacks Pope Leo, posts ‘shocking’ image as Christ The Pope also highlighted the human cost of ongoing conflicts, stating that innocent […]
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