- Pope Leo slams 'those who manipulate religion' for war Middle East Eye —
- ‘Ravaged by tyrants’: Pope blasts those who ‘manipulate’ God to justify war amid Trump feud Sydney Morning Herald —
- Trump continues feud with Pope Leo over war with Iran CBS News —
- Pope Leo XIV denounces 'a handful of tyrants' destroying the world during visit to Cameroon Le Monde —
- Pope Leo slams 'those who manipulate religion' for war, as White House invokes divine calling Middle East Eye —
- Pope blasts world leaders who spend billions on wars CTV News —
- Pope Leo takes swipe at Trump and says world is ravaged by tyrants The Times —
- Pope Leo takes veiled dig at Trump with attack on 'tyrants' Daily Mail —
- Pope Leo rips those who ‘manipulate religion’ amid feud with Trump The Hill —
- Leo and "the tyrants": Does new pope's defiant message resonate? France 24 —
Pope Leo Denounces War 'Tyrants'
During his high-security visit to Bamenda, Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV delivered an unusually forceful message against the 'masters of war' who spend billions on devastation.
The American-born pontiff's comments follow a series of public attacks from President Donald Trump, who recently mocked the Pope's stance on the Iran conflict.
Catholic leaders in the U.S. and the Archbishop of Canterbury have expressed solidarity with the Pope, highlighting a growing moral rift between the Vatican and the White House.
The Pope emphasized that God does not bless wars and called for an end to the exploitation of Africa's resources.
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Sarah Mullally
British Anglican archbishop
British Anglican archbishop