He made clear he feels no intimidation from the American administration and will keep raising his voice whenever necessary.
He added: “We are not politicians. We don’t deal with foreign policy with the same perspective you might understand it, but I do believe in the message of the Gospel, as a peacemaker.”
The remarks followed closely on the heels of a sharp attack from President Trump, who accused the pope of adopting a liberal political position on global security matters.
Tensions first surfaced after Pope Leo XIV’s election in 2025 as the first American pope.
The pope has been an outspoken critic of the Iran war, calling it unjust and warning against the “delusion of omnipotence” he says is driving global conflict.
In addition, Pope Leo XIV has denounced the Trump administration’s migration policies, describing mass deportations and enforcement actions as inhumane and contrary to human dignity.
Despite the escalating rhetoric, the pontiff reaffirmed his commitment to his role as a “peacemaker” and said the Church will continue to speak on moral issues regardless of political pressure.
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