News · 16 April 2026
Pope Leo slams "tyrants" spending billions on war
Edgar Beltrán, The Pillar via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, condemned world leaders during his visit to Cameroon, saying the world is being "ravaged by tyrants" who ignore the billions spent on "killing and devastation." The remarks came amid an escalating feud with President Trump, who has attacked the pontiff repeatedly on social media this week.
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