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Pope’s Defiant Message of Peace (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas — Archbishop George Leo Thomas of Las Vegas expressed unwavering support for Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pontiff directly addressed President Donald Trump’s criticisms over the escalating U.S.-Israel war in Iran. The archbishop praised the pope for speaking truth to power during a time of global conflict. Pope Leo, aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, clarified that his appeals for peace drew from Gospel teachings rather than political confrontation.[1][2]
Pope’s Defiant Message of Peace
Pope Leo XIV delivered a resolute response to the feud during an interview with The Associated Press. He stated he held no fear of the Trump administration and vowed to continue proclaiming the Gospel’s call for reconciliation. “I’m not afraid of the Trump administration or of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel, which is what the church works for,” the pope said.[2]
The pontiff emphasized that his recent remarks critiquing the “delusion of omnipotence” fueling the Iran war targeted no individual. Instead, they reflected a broader church mission to promote dialogue and multilateral solutions. During a prayer vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica on April 11, he urged an end to the “idolatry of self and money” and displays of power. “Enough of war,” he declared, calling prayer a bulwark against aggressive unpredictability.[3]
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-13 19:13:00
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