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Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

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13-04-2026 | 05:31

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Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after U.S. President Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church.

In comments aboard the papal flight to Algiers, ⁠where the first U.S. pope is starting a 10-day tour to four African countries, the pontiff also said the Christian message was being "abused."

"I don't want to get into a debate with him," Leo told Reuters. "I don't think that the message of the Gospel is meant to be ⁠abused in the way that some people are doing."

"I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and ⁠multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems," he said, speaking on English.

"Too many ⁠people are suffering in the world today," said Leo. "Too many innocent people are being ⁠killed. And I think someone has to stand up and say there's a better way."

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