Pope Leo Says News Outlets Misunderstood Recent Remarks as Trump Criticism


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Pope Leo Says News Outlets Misunderstood Recent Remarks as Trump Criticism

Pope Leo XIV said that news outlets misinterpreted his recent remarks as criticism of President Trump. The pontiff has called for an end to the violence in the Middle East but told reporters on Saturday he had no interest in debating the president.

Buongiorno, bonjour. There’s been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in all of its aspects. Because of the political situation created when on the first day of the trip, president of United States made some comments about myself. Much of what has been written since then has been more commentary on commentary, trying to interpret what has been said. Woe to those who manipulate religion in the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain. Dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth. The talk that I gave at the prayer meeting for peace a couple of days ago was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting. And yet, as it happens, it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not my interest at all.

Pope Leo XIV said that news outlets misinterpreted his recent remarks as criticism of President Trump. The pontiff has called for an end to the violence in the Middle East but told reporters on Saturday he had no interest in debating the president.

By Jorge Mitssunaga

April 18, 2026

  • Jorge Mitssunaga

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