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Pope Leo XIV has delivered striking remarks in Cameroon, condemning global leaders who, he said, are "ravaging the world" by spending billions on war. The comments
Pope Leo has criticised leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world is "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants," in unusually forceful comments during his visit to Cameroon
comments critical of the war in Iran have [angered US President Donald Trump](/news/2026/4/16/pope-leo-decries-world-ruled-by-tyrants-after-trump-attacks), who called the first US-born pontiff “weak” and “terrible for foreign policy”. Pope Leo responded that he has “no fear
pope spoke with reporters aboard the papal plane heading for Cameroon on an [11-day visit](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/pope-leo-visits-algeria-africa-tour-catholic-church) to Africa. He did not directly address Vance’s comments, or a barrage of recent [social
Leo XIV, who has criticised the US for waging war on Iran. On Friday, Trump told reporters that he has "a right to disagree with the Pope." Trump's comment came one day after
Pope Leo XIV](https://www.theguardian.com/world/pope-leo-xiv) has said that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” who spend billions on war, in comments that will be seen as another sharp escalation
comments in Cameroon after Trump’s posting indicated no interest in withdrawing his criticisms. “Blessed are the peacemakers!” he said. “But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their
Cameroon city of Bamenda, where jubilant crowds clogged the roads, blowing horns and dancing to welcome him on Thursday. They were overjoyed that a pope had come so far to see them
comments during Vatican visit The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised Pope Leo for speaking out against injustice after the pair's historic meeting at the Vatican. Dame Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead
Leo has said he was not seeking to debate Donald Trump when he criticised "tyrants" for spending billions on wars in a speech earlier this week. The pontiff said the remarks, which he delivered days
comments on “delusion” were made at evening prayer in the Vatican on Saturday as the US and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan. The pope did not mention the US or Trump