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Pope Leo stands firm with Trump as Vatican–Washington rift deepens over Iran war

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.

Pope Leo stands firm with Trump as Vatican–Washington rift deepens over Iran war
Image: NPR World

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.

(Image credit: Andrew Medichini)

Originally published at NPR World

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