Pope Leo said on Tuesday he hoped to spread the Christian message by speaking about peace, but that people were free to criticise him. Donald Trump has accused the pontiff of 'endangering a lot of Catholics' with his stance on the Iran war. Leo said he believed it was much better to enter into dialogue than to support the arms industry. The pope is preparing to meet the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, in the Vatican on Thursday
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Pope Leo says church does not support nuclear weapons after Trump tirade – video
Pope Leo said on Tuesday he hoped to spread the Christian message by speaking about peace, but that people were free to criticise him. Donald Trump has accused the pontiff of 'endangering a lot of Catholics' with his stance on the Iran war. Leo said he believed it was much better to enter into dialogue than to support the arms industry. The pope is preparing to meet the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, in the Vatican on Thursday Pope Leo rejects claim he supports nuclear weapons after Trump tirade Continue reading...
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