Pope Leo XIV Defuses Trump Feud

During the third leg of his four-nation tour of Africa, Pope Leo XIV used his platform in Angola to address the growing friction between the Vatican and the White House.

The Pope insisted that his mission is to preach peace and interfaith dialogue rather than engage in political sparring with President Trump over Middle East policy.

Vice President JD Vance expressed gratitude for the Pope's clarifying remarks, though internal divisions among American Catholics remain high.

Despite the olive branch, the Pope continued to decry 'despots' who make false promises, a comment seen by many as a veiled critique of populist leadership.