Pope Leo XIV has sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa...

Pope Leo XIV has said that he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US leader.

Discover how Pope Leo XIV's stance shifted, finding his voice against the Trump administration and addressing global issues with newfound directness. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

April 18 (UPI) -- 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.

Pope Leo arrives in Angola, the third leg of his African tour, as his public dispute with US President Donald Trump continues. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.

Trump news today: Trump labeled Pope Leo XIV weak on crime and terrible for policy after the first American pope condemned the Iran war.

Addressing spiraling back-and-forth saga with US president, pope insists criticism isn't directed just at him, dismisses topic as 'a certain narrative that has not been accurate'

He said reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour “has not been accurate in all its aspects”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Until recently, the pope had tended to deliver sober speeches rooted in Scripture and careful nuance to avoid confrontational language.

The pontiff said his comments on the conflict referred to all wars and reflected the broader Gospel message of peace.

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace. Leo spoke to reporters aboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as part…

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was "not in my interest at all" to debate U.S. President Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.

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 war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace. Leo spoke to reporters aboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as […]