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Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump attacks

Pope Leo XIV has blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace

Middle East crisis live: Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse

Pope Leo XIV said that it is “not in my interest at all” to debate Trump** about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace

Pope Leo calls on Cameroonians to reject violence as 120,000 join Mass

preach a message of justice and nonviolence. Addressing about 120,000 faithful in Douala, the Roman Catholic leader called on the city’s youth to reject violence and corruption to pursue the common good

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

message in the Gospel," Leo told reporters on Monday at the start of an [11-day Africa tour](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/nx-s1-5782636/a-country-by-country-glance-at-pope-leo-xivs-trip-to-africa). [![Pope Leo XIV stands at the microphone for his address, with