Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack - Reuters
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"He will continue to speak out against war."
— Pope , Celebrity
"I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Too many people are suffering in the world today."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Leo should get his act together as Pope."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Not even Hitler or Mussolini attacked the pope so directly and publicly."
— Massimo Faggioli , Academic
"Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope a politician."
— Paul S. Coakley , Academic
"I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"I do not look at my role as being political, a politician."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I will continue to speak out against war."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"I continue to speak strongly against war, seeking to promote peace, dialogue and multilateralism among states to find solutions to problems."
— Pope Leo , Activist
"Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"On behalf of the great nation of Iran, I condemn the insult to Your Excellency and declare that the desecration of Jesus (peace be upon him), the prophet of peace and brotherhood, is unacceptable to any free person."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"If anyone is working hard on the issue of peace and conflict resolution, it’s Pope Leo."
— Matteo Salvini , Politician
"Trump’s words were unacceptable."
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"It’s ironic — the name of the site itself. Say no more."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"I am disheartened that the President chose to write such disparaging words about the Holy Father."
— Paul S. Coakley , Academic
"Jesus is the king of peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
Key People
Blase Cupich is a Cardinal in Chicago and ally of Pope Leo.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
American Cardinal who echoed the pope's criticisms of Trump.
Louis Prevost is the brother of Pope Leo XIV and a supporter of Donald Trump.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Massimo Faggioli is an Italian academic who studies the Vatican.
Matteo Salvini is a government ally and member of the League party in Italy.
Paul S. Coakley is the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
The Pope is the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.
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.
Cardinal Robert McElroy is a Catholic leader opposed to the war in Iran.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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Pope Leo XIV emphasizes his dedication to advocating for peace and dialogue, following President Trump's recent remarks.
Pope Leo XIV expresses his intention to persist in opposing war and promoting peace, despite President Trump's criticism.
Pope Leo XIV publicly denounces U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, leading to a sharp response from President Trump.
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his commitment to opposing war and promoting peace, despite President Trump's recent criticism.
Pope Leo XIV responds to President Trump's criticism, emphasizing his dedication to peace and his lack of fear regarding the administration's attacks.
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his commitment to opposing war and promoting peace, despite recent criticism from President Donald Trump.
Pope Leo XIV responds defiantly to President Trump's hostile Truth Social post, emphasizing his commitment to the Gospel's message of peace and rejecting war.
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