The Pope Leo XIV said he did not intend to engage in a public debate with the US president Donald Trump. At the same time, he stressed that he would continue to openly oppose the war and call for peace. This was reported by Reuters.
The Pope's position on war
The Pope stressed that he was not afraid of political pressure and would not change his position. According to him, his mission is to speak about peace and justice regardless of the political situation.
He stressed that he would continue to openly oppose the war and support the idea of dialogue between states.
Refusal to conflict with Trump
Despite the sharp statements The Pope refused to engage in direct polemics. He noted that he did not consider it necessary to get involved in political disputes.
This approach, he said, is in line with the church's role as a mediator of peace, not a party to conflicts.
Criticism of the use of religion
The Pope also made an important statement about the use of religion in politics. He noted that the message of the Gospel should not become an instrument of manipulation.
«I don't think the message of the Gospel should be used for abuse in the way that some people do...»
This statement was one of the loudest in the context of recent discussions about the role of religion in politics.
A call for peace and dialogue
The Pope stressed that his main goal is to promote peace and just solutions through international cooperation.
«I will continue to speak out loudly against war, striving to strengthen peace, promote dialogue and multilateral relations between states...»
He stressed the importance of diplomacy and multilateralism as a key to resolving global conflicts.
Context.
The statement came amid tense relations between the Vatican and the US administration. Earlier. Donald Trump criticised the Pope's position on international conflicts and the US role in them.
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