Pope Leo says he has no fear of Trump administration, what he said about war?
Pope Leo has said that he does not wish to engage in a debate with Trump but will continue to promote peace.
He said that he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and will continue to raise his voice against war.
This statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump issued an unusually sharp and critical reaction regarding Pope Leo's stance on the conflict with Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump described the Pope as "bad for foreign policy." Later, speaking to reporters, he remarked that he is "not a big fan of Pope."
Trump's comments came as the Pope embarked on an 11-day tour of Africa. This marks his second major international trip since being elected Pope last year.
Meanwhile, while en route to Algeria, Pope Leo told reporters that he does not wish to get into a debate with Trump but will continue his efforts to promote peace.
He has been an outspoken critic of the war with Iran. He described Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization as "unacceptable" and appealed for a "way forward" to resolve the conflict.
Typically, a Pope does not offer direct reactions to statements made by political leaders.
There are more than 7 crore Catholics in the United States, constituting approximately 20 percent of the total population. This group includes U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.
Later, Trump posted a picture suggesting he had saint-like powers akin to those of Jesus Christ. Wearing a biblical-style robe, Trump is seen laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers, while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly. The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.