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Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump

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Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump as he flew to Angola for the third leg of his 11-day trip to Africa.

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ABC 7 Los Angeles
Pope Leo says 'not in my interest at all' to debate President Trump (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Apr 17, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Pope Leo XIV said it is "not in my interest at all" to debate U.S. President Donald Trump while speaking aboard the papal plane on his way to Angola.
FOX 5 New York
Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Apr 17, 2026
FOX 5 New York's feed description
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
WTOP Washington DC
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 17, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
CNN
Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip (opens CNN)
Published Apr 17, 2026
CNN's feed description
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to Africa is focused on peacebuilding rather than any personal clash.
NBC News
After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 17, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump, pushing back at reporting about the escalating war of words between the two men
New York Post
Pope Leo says it is ‘not in my interest at all’ to feud with Trump over Iran war (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 17, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Pope Leo XIV said it was "not in my interest at all" to feud with President Trump over the Iran war after Trump posted a series of social media posts.
America Magazine
Pope Leo: I am ‘not trying to debate the president’ (opens America Magazine)
Published Apr 17, 2026
America Magazine's feed description
Some journalists have sought to interpret Leo’s statements in Africa in an anti-Trump light, even though they were all written many days before the president made his statement on social media.
Al-Monitor
Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Apr 17, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, April 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trumpon Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects".
The Guardian
Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 17, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Pontiff says that despite ‘certain narrative that has not been accurate’, he will continue to preach message of peace
UPI
Pope Leo XIV flies to Angola, says he is not debating Trump (opens UPI)
Published Apr 17, 2026
UPI's feed description
Pope Leo XIV said he has no interest in debating President Donald Trump as he flew to Angola for the third leg of his 11-day trip to Africa.
WHDH Boston
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 17, 2026
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran
The Boston Globe
Pope Leo XIV says it’s ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 17, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Leo addressed the back-and-forth between him and President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Newsweek
Pope says debating Trump "not in my interest" as feud simmers (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 17, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The feud comes with the two leaders being starkly divided over President Trump's approach to the Iran war.
WSVN Miami
Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 17, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran
Washington Examiner
Vance 'grateful' to Pope Leo for clearing up feud with Trump (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 18, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Leo said earlier Saturday that it is "not my interest at all” to debate Trump over issues like the Iran war.
RedState
Pope Leo Responds to President Trump: ‘Not Interested in Debate’ (opens RedState)
Published Apr 18, 2026
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Pope Leo says he is not interested in debating Trump after feud over Iran remarks

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