Pope Leo XIV intensifies calls for peace amid clash with Trump

Pope Leo XIV has vowed to maintain his outspoken stance against war, despite facing sharp criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Leading a prayer vigil for peace at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on April 11, the Pope reaffirmed his commitment to promoting dialogue and multilateral cooperation as solutions to global conflicts. Speaking aboard the papal plane, he urged world leaders to abandon the pursuit of power and wealth through violence, stating, “Enough of the worship of se