American President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media, calling him 'weak' and 'terrible for foreign policy'. The Pope responded that he will continue speaking out against war and that he is not afraid.
Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago and is the first American pope in history. The conflict arose after the pontiff criticized the USA-Israel war against Iran, which Trump characterized as undue interference in foreign policy.
Trump called Pope Leo XIV 'weak' in a Truth Social post
Pope Leo XIV is the first pope born in the United States, from Chicago
The Pope responded that he will continue speaking out against war and said 'I am not afraid'
Pope quoted the phrase 'Blessed are the peacemakers' from the Gospel
Pope is on a trip to Africa, starting with Algeria
The clash occurred in the context of the US-Israel war against Iran
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Trump published and then deleted an AI-generated image where he appears dressed as Jesus Christ
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Trump's words were 'unacceptable'
Trump mentioned the Pope's brother, Louis, claiming he supports his administration
Papal tour lasts 11 days through four African countries
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