Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him - Reuters
Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him Reuters
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"'not in my interest' to debate him"
— Pope Leo , Activist
"his preaching is not directed at Trump, but reflects the broader Gospel message of peace."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"It was looked at as if I was trying to debate the president, which is not in my interest at all."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"'not in my interest' to debate him"
— Pope Leo , Activist
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxOR3dWcE9GVHlYTVlsV2RRNkJVMmxVNHgySzVIQ3dkUG1HOFBDcmdtaHlReWZwYUswdHBjZlpsckVvXzAzQjBMUXV6TW1XZ0M1VFN3UUNBUE5ROWx2YzQ5M3YzeU4zV0xnbVRUUkE2ZnVrSGs5bWx6TktqQmZMTzRKRkNyMDFLS2pmU0UyeEtYWVFzemY3SGI0NVFlSkRkUGtDVVkxZkU4UlczQk5nallNTTMtY0JTdw?oc=5" target="_blank">Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Pope Leo XIV stated he has no intention of debating President Trump over the Iran war, emphasizing his focus on preaching peace during his Africa tour.
Pope Leo XIV clarified he has no interest in debating President Trump, attributing recent tensions to misinterpretations of his peace messages during his Africa tour.
Pope Leo XIV addressed recent tensions with President Trump, stating his peace messages are not aimed at the president and clarifying he has no interest in debating him.
Pope Leo XIV addressed misconceptions about his comments on the Iran war, stating he was not attempting to debate President Trump.
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