Pope Clarifies 'Tyrants' Critique Was Not Directed at Trump

Pope Leo has insisted that his recent criticism of “tyrants” was not aimed at former US President Donald Trump. He told reporters en route to Angola that the speech, delivered days after a public spat with Trump, had been written two weeks earlier—well before any comments from the former president. The pontiff said he never intended to debate Trump again and called the narrative framing his remarks as a direct response inaccurate. He also addressed remarks by US Vice-President J.D. Vance, who expressed gratitude for the clarification and noted that media coverage often oversimplifies complex issues. Earlier this week in Cameroon, the Pope had criticised leaders who spend billions on war while overlooking funding for healing, education and restoration. He stressed the need to balance resources for peacebuilding and development.

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