Pope Leo doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues

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1. The New Republic

   Pope Doubles Down on Message That Made Pentagon Threaten Him ↗ (opens The New Republic)

   Published Apr 9, 2026

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   Pope Leo is undeterred by Donald Trump’s aggression toward him.

2. Digital Journal

   Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo after his anti-war message ↗ (opens Digital Journal)

   Published Apr 12, 2026

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   US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made a plea for peace

3. America Magazine

   Trump is trying to distract us from Pope Leo’s calls for peace. Don’t take the bait. ↗ (opens America Magazine)

   Published Apr 12, 2026

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   If you are outraged—which would be both understandable and justifiable—by President Donald Trump’s social media attack last night on Pope Leo, take a moment to step back and follow the pope’s example rather than taking the president’s bait.

4. CNN

   Analysis: Trump is feuding with a pope — again. Why it’s different this time ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Apr 12, 2026

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   President Donald Trump laid into Pope Leo after the pontiff repeatedly criticized the US war with Iran.

5. New York Post

   Trump’s spat with Pope Leo is a bad political bet as midterms loom ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Apr 12, 2026

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   When a pope and a president work together for peace, without compromising with evil, they can achieve what’s otherwise impossible.

6. 6ABC Philadelphia

   Pope Leo doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues ↗ (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

   Published Apr 14, 2026

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   Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

7. The Guardian

   Pope Leo shares message of unity amid spat with Trump: ‘We can live in peace’ ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Apr 14, 2026

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   Leo doubles down on his message of peace as Trump and JD Vance continue to squabble with and insult the Vatican

8. Anchorage Daily News

   Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump’s criticism continues ↗ (opens Anchorage Daily News)

   Published Apr 14, 2026

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   The pope stressed the importance of unity and respect among different beliefs. He emphasized his visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers on the first stop of his tour as a symbol of peaceful coexistence.

9. Military.com

   Pope Doubles Down on Peace and Unity Message as Trump’s Criticism Continues ↗ (opens Military.com)

   Published Apr 14, 2026

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   Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.

10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Pope doubles down on message of peace amid criticism from Trump, Vance ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published Apr 14, 2026

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    Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from President Donald Trump.

11. WSVN Miami

    Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump’s criticism continues - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published Apr 14, 2026

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    ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message

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