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Pope Leo XIV Defuses Trump Feud

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.

Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Angola
Country on the west coast of Southern Africa
Luanda
Capital of Angola