A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president
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Pope Leo XIV responded to US President Donald Trump's criticism during his four-nation trip to Africa, emphasizing the need for peace and unity. The Pope's remarks were made during a flight from Algiers to Yaounde, Cameroon, without directly addressing Trump's comments.
Pope Leo XIV is on a four-nation trip to Africa, sparking an exchange with US President Donald Trump. The Pope responded to Trump's criticism on Truth Social, where Trump accused him of being soft on crime. Leo stated he was preaching the Gospel when calling for peace and criticizing war. During a flight from Algiers to Yaounde, Cameroon, the Pope highlighted the importance of living together in peace despite different beliefs. He referenced his visit to the Great Mosque in Algiers and the message of St. Augustine of Hippo. The Pope's remarks were made in English, without directly addressing Trump's comments. Trump's criticism continued, with US Vice President JD Vance advising the Pope to be cautious when speaking about theology.
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