- Pope Leo emphasized the importance of the U.S. welcoming immigrants, citing his own family's immigrant roots and advocating for compassion and generosity in a letter for the nation's 250th anniversary.
- He has previously condemned Trump's foreign policy, including threats against Iran, stating it was unacceptable to threaten to wipe out a civilization.
- Trump has criticized Pope Leo, calling him "weak on crime" and "catering to the left," and even claimed credit for his papacy.
- Pope Leo responded by stating he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and clarified that his comments are not direct attacks but rather his general approach to promoting peace, dialogue, and multilateral relationships.
- The Chicago-born Pope reaffirmed his commitment to American principles of inclusion and expressed hope to visit the U.S. soon, while also offering a message of hope to migrants.
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Pope Leo takes a shot at Trump over immigration policies during his first US TV interview
