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US - Apr 13, 2026 - 'Don't fear him': Pope Leo pushes back against Trump, says he won't back down on war criticism - Pope Leo has responded to US President Donald Trump's criticism. The Pope stated he will continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran. He defended the Vatican's appeals for peace as rooted in Christian teaching. Trump had called the Pope weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy..

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