POLICY11:27 UTC12h ago 1 min readSource: NYT Africa
Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’

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For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.
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- / Pope Leo XIV continues to oppose the war in Iran, leading to tension with President Trump.
- / The Pope emphasizes the importance of peace, quoting 'Blessed are the peacemakers.'
- / The standoff highlights a significant divide between religious and political leadership.
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