Pope Francis, who died in April at age 88, was sometimes scathing in his criticism of President Donald Trump.
In 2016, when Trump first ran for president, Francis said dismissively that someone “who thinks only about building walls” and not bridges is quite simply “not Christian.” As Trump’s second, nonconsecutive term got underway, Francis described his immigration crackdown as a “disgrace.”
The new pope, Leo XIV, has a relationship with Trump that is still developing. Leo has thrown out broad hints on social media, where Trump is sure to see them, that he devoutly desires peace in the Middle East and would look kindly on a leader who delivers that outcome.
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“The situation in Iran and Israel has deteriorated drastically. I renew my appeal to responsibility
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