Pope Leo Fires Back at Trump Over Iran: ‘You Misunderstand the Gospel’

Pope Leo XIV issued a strong moral rebuke after President Trump branded him “weak” and “terrible” over the conflict with Iran. Speaking aboard the papal plane, the pontiff insisted the Gospel opposes military escalation and warned against invoking God’s name to justify war. He stressed that true peace arises from patient dialogue and coexistence, not from bombs. In response on social media, President Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus and ordered the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran’s new toll on tankers as justification. CENTCOM confirmed the blockade will apply impartially to all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports.

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