Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope - Reuters
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope Reuters
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"I believe that it is better to address one's criticisms directly and respectfully."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Trump's remarks against Pope Francis are unacceptable."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Meloni says what she thinks, she will always defend Italy says Tajani on Trump."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Mattarella says splendid message from pope, warns against self-aggrandizement."
— Sergio Mattarella , Politician
"Being allies doesn't mean accepting everything in silence says Crosetto on Trump."
— Guido Crosetto , Politician
"I find President Trump’s words about the Holy Father unacceptable."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I have no fear, neither of the Trump administration, nor speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"I find President Trump’s words about the Holy Father unacceptable."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"I find President Trump’s words towards the Holy Father unacceptable."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"Pope Leo is a spiritual leader for billions of Catholics, but beyond that, if there is one person striving for peace, it is Pope Leo."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"It has been centuries since such a blatant act of aggression against the Roman pontiff was seen."
— Matteo Renzi , Politician
"Trump has made the mistake of the century, because ‘chi mangia papa crepa’ has been borne out repeatedly."
— Alberto Melloni , Academic
"If Leo were irrelevant, he would not merit any comment."
— Antonio Spadaro , Academic
"what she thinks, she will always defend Italy"
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"splendid message from pope, warns against self-aggrandizement"
— Sergio Mattarella , Politician
"Being allies doesn't mean accepting everything in silence"
— Guido Crosetto , Politician
"Attacking the Pope, a symbol of peace and a spiritual guide for billions of Catholics, doesn't seem like a useful or intelligent thing to do."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"He is a strong, determined man; he has spoken of faith and peace since the day he was elected Pope."
— Antonio Tajani , Politician
"Solidarity with the Pope."
— Giuseppe Conte , Politician
"Insulting the Pope for his forceful call for peace, dialogue, and human dignity is a very serious act, revealing the culture of oppression of those who do not tolerate free voices."
— Elly Schlein , Politician
"Meloni has issued a rare criticism of Trump following his attack on the pope."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
Key People
Church historian who comments on historical relations between the Vatican and Italy.
Roman Catholic priest and undersecretary at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Foreign Minister of Italy who criticized the IPC's decision.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Elly Schlein is the leader of the Democratic Party in Italy.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
Giuseppe Conte is the leader of the Five Star Movement in Italy.
Guido Crosetto is the Italian Defense Minister.
Matteo Renzi is a former Prime Minister of Italy and leader of the Democratic Party.
Matteo Salvini is a government ally and member of the League party in Italy.
Pope Francis is the former leader of the Roman Catholic Church and known for his focus on humanitarian issues.
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.
President of Italy.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOMUl0TzFCMG5MVmJuSE9KNUJvdlc1dWg4cGZCRmFPVEtlN2hPMUpmVzRodHFNZzNxeXhmbm53ZkJxV3dhOVhSTXBXaGJqZ0xubXd3dXNzaUx5eDU0UVBLVVN4bm1pa2lMZEV1dF9EbkF1dFRYczA1cDFJSmxUcEZZSTNPTEhNR2xheklhUExPcDZWY2pfd0lGOFh5TzRsTGtYNDU5bTIxS0VaUlN2Z2c?oc=5" target="_blank">Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks against Pope Leo XIV as 'unacceptable,' emphasizing the Pope's role in promoting peace and condemning war.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Pope Leo XIV, stating they were 'unacceptable' and reaffirming the Pope's right to advocate for peace and condemn war.
Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV, stating that attacking the Pope, a symbol of peace and spiritual guide for billions, is neither useful nor intelligent.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as 'unacceptable,' emphasizing the Pope's role in advocating for peace and condemning all forms of war.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as 'unacceptable,' after the pontiff spoke out against the Middle East war.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV as 'unacceptable,' marking a rare public rebuke of Trump from Meloni, who has maintained close ties with the U.S. president.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump for his attack on Pope Leo XIV, emphasizing the pope's role in advocating for peace and condemning war.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as 'unacceptable,' highlighting the pope's role in promoting peace and condemning war.
Italian politicians from various parties united in support of Pope Leo XIV following U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism, emphasizing the pope's role as a symbol of peace and spiritual guidance.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV as 'unacceptable,' underscoring the pope's role in advocating for peace and condemning war.
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