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Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace amid [his public feud](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/13/donald-trump-pope-leo) with Donald Trump. Days after the US president objected to comments from the head of the Catholic church suggesting a [“delusion
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
Leo XIV](https://www.theguardian.com/world/pope-leo-xiv) against the war in Iran has tested that proposition. The pope has been broadly and consistently critical of war, but pointedly critical of the American attacks in Iran. On Palm
war crime." "Journalists are civilians and protected under international law," CPJ's Jodie Ginsberg said in a statement. "Israel's blatant disregard for such norms — and the international community's failure to hold them accountable
war the two countries started in Iran in late February. Carlson called Trump’s language on Iran “vile on every level” – and said he took personal responsibility for the president’s return to power
statement](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0472). Separately, the Trump administration extended a waiver of the Jones Act, in an attempt to help with domestic supplies of gasoline and other refined oil products. The initial 60-day waiver
Leo XIV, who has been critical of the US war with Iran. The US president has slammed the pope for being “weak” on crime and “terrible” at foreign policy, whilst also posting a picture
war on Iran began on February 28, Iran’s participation in this summer’s edition of FIFA’s global showpiece has been in doubt because all of the country’s group-stage matches are scheduled
war with US and Israel. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli [told the Financial Times, external](https://www.ft.com/content/1ff3a3fd-8d46-4eb4-9b15-0b9183925c6f): "I confirm I have suggested to Trump and Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World
statement](https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-the-president-following-his-meeting-the-vatican-with-pope-paul-vi) after meeting the pope, saying "I deeply appreciate the full and free manner" of the pope's opinions. In 1979, Pope John Paul II [spoke before the United Nations](https://www.vatican.va
XIV and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio [met on Thursday](/news/2026/5/7/rubio-arrives-at-vatican-to-meet-pope-leo-amid-trump-attacks) during the latter’s trip to Rome, with hopes of improving relations between the Vatican and Washington at a time when United States
XIV stands at the microphone for his address, with a row of flags behind him. ](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4088x4088+1019+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F58%2Fd0%2Fe5e0ef3d49349c16f5525072d9c7%2Fap26103448927215.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/13/nx-s1-5780996/pope-leo-begins-tour-across-africa-row-with-trump-iran-war) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions
Pope Leo XIV, whose opposition to the Iran war has led to open sparring with President Donald Trump. ### Administration has sent mixed messages The Trump administration has sent mixed messages on its strategy
XIV, who shepherds a 1.4 billion-strong congregation. The “white hat” he dons is a skullcap called a “zucchetto” – which is meant to signify his authority and humility in equal measure. Lately, Leo has been
XIV has used a landmark address to the Spanish parliament to warn the world is undergoing “a deep spiritual and cultural crisis” and to urge the international community to tackle the causes and consequences