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Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump

Pope Leo XIV says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate President Trump about the war in Iran.

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Pope Leo XIV has stated it is "not in my interest at all" to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran. He clarified that his recent remarks on peace were prepared two weeks ago, well before Trump's comments about him. The Pope affirmed he will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace regardless. This follows a public feud where Trump criticized the Pope's stance on the conflict.
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18 Apr@clashreport

Pope Leo provides new detail, stating his peace talk was prepared two weeks prior to Trump's comments.

18 AprOur News, Today

Pope Leo XIV explicitly declined a debate with President Trump, stating it is 'not in my interest at all'.

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