Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
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Africa: Pope Leo Xiv Begins 10-Day Africa Tour As Trump Attacks Pontiff
Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a 10-day tour of four countries in Africa, in a bid to urge global leaders to address the needs of the continent where more than a fifth of the world’s Catholics live. Leo’s visit commenced yesterday, with a historic trip to Muslim-majority Algeria. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump,…
Africa: Pope Leo Xiv Begins Africa Trip With Visit to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday to begin an 11-day tour of Africa – the longest trip so far of his papacy – which began less than a year ago. The head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is due to visit Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea after his stop in Algeria. In…
Vance heckled as he chides Pope
US Vice-President JD Vance has taken issue with Pope Leo, after his public sparring with Donald Trump about the war in Iran. A heckler in the crowd at a Turning Point USA event in Georgia shouted as Vance chided the pontiff to “be careful when he talks about matters of theology”. Pope Leo – the…
Africa: Love, Grace and World Peace – How an African Saint Has Shaped Pope Leo’s Worldview
Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa has started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers is an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop is also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a member of. Catherine Conybeare,…
Trump calls Pope Leo “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy”
President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post Sunday night, calling the pontiff “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and has previously made statements at odds with other priorities of the Trump administration, such as the ongoing crackdown…
Pope Leo says he has “no fear of the Trump administration” after Trump lashes out
Algiers — Pope Leo has responded to sharply-worded criticism from the President, saying he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out “loudly” for the message of the Gospel. Late Sunday, Mr. Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media, calling him “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign…
Africa: Pope Leo Sets Off on African Tour Focused on Peace and Unity
Pope Leo XIV on Monday begins his most ambitious trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church, travelling across four African countries with a focus on peace, inequality and interfaith dialogue. The 70-year-old will cover more than 18,000 kilometres across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea – delivering 11 speeches and presiding over seven masses before returning on 23 April. Follow…
Trump says he’s ‘not a big fan’ of ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ Pope Leo
President Donald Trump sharply rebuked Pope Leo XIV in remarks to reporters and on social media Sunday, calling the first American leader of the Catholic Church “WEAK on crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I don’t think he’s doing a…
Pope Leo criticizes “idolatry of self” in latest rebuke of Iran conflict: “Enough with war!”
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump on Saturday, speaking out against military actions “some adults proudly boast about.” The rebuke, during a prayer vigil for peace at St. Peter’s Basilica, comes days after the pope said it was “truly…