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Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Peace Amid Trump Criticism

4/16/2026

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Pope Defends Peace

Pope Leo XIV responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming commitment to peace and the Gospel, and saying the Church should not be silent.
President Donald Trump criticized the pope in a Truth Social post, calling him "weak on crime" and noting fears during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vice President Vance reported no progress in peace negotiations with Iran after extensive talks, describing discussions as substantive but unfruitful.

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Pope Leo XIV responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of his peace advocacy, saying his message is Gospel-based.

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Pope Defends Peace

Pope Leo XIV responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming commitment to peace and the Gospel, and saying the Church should not be silent.
President Donald Trump criticized the pope in a Truth Social post, calling him "weak on crime" and noting fears during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vice President Vance reported no progress in peace negotiations with Iran after extensive talks, describing discussions as substantive but unfruitful.

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