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Pope's Peace Call Sparks Trump Criticism, Vance Defends

4/15/2026

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Massa highlights the Catholic Church's long-standing just war theory and the pope's call for peace.
Massa states the pope's teachings are part of his ministry, not mere opinions.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy."
Vance defends the pope, arguing that God supports just wars and rejects the idea that true disciples should avoid violence.

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Massa highlights the Catholic Church's long-standing just war theory and the pope's call for peace.
Massa states the pope's teachings are part of his ministry, not mere opinions.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes the pope, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy."
Vance defends the pope, arguing that God supports just wars and rejects the idea that true disciples should avoid violence.