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Pope Criticizes Trump, Calls for Peace Amid Pentagon Meeting

4/12/2026

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Pope Leo XIV intensified criticism of U.S. Middle East actions, calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats 'unacceptable' and urging peace.
He announced a prayer vigil for April 11, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance faced scrutiny over a Pentagon meeting with Vatican officials after downplaying it.
The Department of Defense confirmed the meeting but disputed claims of hostility.

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Pope Leo XIV intensified criticism of U.S. Middle East actions, calling U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats 'unacceptable' and urging peace.
He announced a prayer vigil for April 11, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance faced scrutiny over a Pentagon meeting with Vatican officials after downplaying it.
The Department of Defense confirmed the meeting but disputed claims of hostility.