Fact check: Trump falsely claims Pope Leo said Iran can have a nuclear weapon

CNN — Apr 16, 20:43 PM

President Donald Trump continued his criticism of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday – in part by making a false claim about the pope’s stance on nuclear weapons.

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