Pope Leo XIV Clarifies Remarks on 'Tyrants' Amid Trump Controversy

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Pope Leo XIV Clarifies Remarks on 'Tyrants' Amid Trump Controversy

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Pope Leo XIV Clarifies Remarks on 'Tyrants' Amid Trump Controversy

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Pope Leo XIV regrets remarks perceived as targeting Trump.
His 'tyrants' comments were made well before Trump's criticisms.
The pontiff emphasizes his ongoing commitment to peace and dialogue.
Trump labeled the Pope as 'weak' on crime amid their exchanges.
Pope Leo continues his African tour while promoting his peace agenda.

Pope Leo XIV expressed regret that his recent remarks about "tyrants" were interpreted as a direct response to criticisms from U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking aboard the papal plane en route to Angola from Cameroon, the Pope clarified that his comments had been prepared two weeks prior, indicating that there was "a certain narrative that has not been accurate" concerning the context of his speech delivered in Bamenda, Cameroon, on April 16, which addressed the havoc caused by corrupt leaders. He added that he has "no interest at all" in debating Trump, whose critiques were made public just days before his comments, according to Le Monde, BBC, and Los Angeles Times.

BBC and Los Angeles Times.

Le Monde, BBC, and Los Angeles Times.

BBC and Los Angeles Times.