Trump Attacks Pope Leo, Amidst African Tour

0:00President Donald Trump fired off a sharp attack on Pope Leo this weekend, slamming the pontiff as weak on crime and too soft on Iran's nuclear. Ambitions In a truth social post, Trump called the first American pope terrible for foreign policy and accused him of catering to the radical left. He followed up by telling reporters he's no fan of the very liberal pope who won't stand up to countries chasing nukes. The pope has stepped up as a vocal critic of the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, labeling Trump's recent threat to wipe out Iranian civilization as unacceptable. During an evening prayer at St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, Leo pushed for peace right as U.S. Iran talks, kicked off in Pakistan under a shaky ceasefire. He didn't name Trump, but the message hit hard against boasts of American military might. This broadside from Trump marks a rare and bold clash with the global Catholic leader, who's usually measured in his words. The pope's stance comes amid rising tensions, where U.S. officials have framed the conflict in religious terms that Leo clearly rejects.

1:02Now, Pope Leo is gearing up for a massive 10-day tour across four African nations, starting in Algeria for two days, then hitting Cameroon Angola. And Equatorial Guinea It's a whirlwind stop in 11 cities, one of the trickiest papal trips in decades and his first big overseas jaunt since taking office last May. To visit Ames to shine a spotlight on Africa, home to over 20% of the world's Catholics, with huge followings in those sub-Saharan spots. Even and mostly must the Algeria, Leo's pushing to build bridges and draw eyes to the continent's needs. Stay informed with Sydney News today, AI-powered updates.