Leo says ‘not in my interest’ to debate Trump

• Pope Leo XIV declared he has no interest in debating Donald Trump about the Iran war, but will persist in preaching his Gospel message of peace.
• The Pope addressed the ongoing public discussion surrounding Trump's criticisms of his peace message while aboard a flight during his 11-day tour of Africa.
• Trump had criticised Pope Leo on Truth Social on 12 April, accusing him of being soft and suggesting his election was owed to Trump, amidst the raging Iran war.
• Pope Leo clarified that his remarks on peace, including those made in Cameroon, were prepared weeks in advance and are part of a broader Gospel message, not specifically directed at Trump.
• The Vatican has emphasised that Pope Leo's calls for peace encompass all global conflicts, and his current visit to Angola highlights the relevance of his message in a country recovering from civil war.

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‘Not in my interest’: Pope Leo says he won’t debate Trump as Africa tour continues