The US President Donald Trump criticised the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV and said that he is not a fan of Pope Leo XIV. In response, Pope Leo told the reporters in the US that he is not afraid of Trump or his government.
Pope Leo also said that he will spread the message of peace and continue the mission of the Church. Pope Leo said, “To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think, is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is.”
He further said, “And I’m sorry to hear that, but I will continue what I believe is the mission of the church in the world today.”
What Pope Leo said about Trump
The first-ever U.S.-born pope said that his goal is not a direct attack on Trump or anyone else. He said that his appeal is for general peace in the world.
“I will not enter into debate. The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone. The message of the Gospel is very clear: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers,” Leo said.
“I will not shy away from announcing the message of the Gospel and inviting all people to look for ways of building bridges of peace and reconciliation, and looking for ways to avoid war any time that’s possible.”
Pope Leo is not afraid of Trump or his government
“I’m not afraid of the Trump administration or of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel, which is what the Church works for,” he also said while speaking to journalists.
The pope further added, “I will continue to speak out strongly against war, seeking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateralism among states to find solutions to problems.
“Too many people are suffering today, too many innocent people have been killed, and I believe someone must stand up and say that there is a better way.”
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