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Pope Leo XIV Slams War 'Tyrants'

Pope Leo XIV Slams War 'Tyrants'

Pope Leo used his four-nation Africa tour to call for a 'decisive change of course' toward peace and an end to the uneven distribution of wealth.

His forceful new speaking style has riled the Trump administration, which has used religious language to justify its military campaign.

The Pope's brother in the United States was also targeted by a bomb threat, further intensifying the personal nature of the conflict.

Despite the political pressure, the Vatican reported that the Pope has 'no fear' of the current US administration.

Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy