Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat - Reuters
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"It is important for the Pope to understand Iran is a global threat."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"always at Kyiv's side, EU security also at stake"
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"move forward with sanctions on Moscow and financing for Kyiv"
— Giorgia Meloni , Politician
"we can work together on anti-aircraft production, we need it"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"world shaken by acts of aggression outside of international law"
— Sergio Mattarella , Politician
"I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I have no fear of either the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel."
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"¿Alguien puede hacer el favor de decirle al papa León que Irán ha matado al menos a 42.000 manifestantes inocentes?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"AMERICA HA VUELTO"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"¿Estuvo Dios del lado de los estadounidenses que liberaron a Francia de los nazis? Sin duda, creo que la respuesta es sí."
— J.D. Vance , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Giorgia Meloni is the Premier of Italy.
J.D. Vance is a U.S. Senator from Ohio.
León XIV is the Pope and a religious leader of the Catholic Church.
The Pope is the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
President of Italy.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, stating he doesn't understand the situation in Iran and shouldn't discuss war matters.
Fact-checking President Trump's claim that Pope Leo XIV supports Iran having a nuclear weapon; the pope has consistently opposed nuclear weapons.
President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV again, questioning his stance on Iran and accusing him of ignoring the deaths of 42,000 innocent protesters in Iran.
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