Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spat
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo condemned world leaders who prioritize military spending over humanitarian needs, highlighting the destructive impact of war and the lack of resources for healing and education.
- During his visit to Cameroon, a region suffering from a decade-long insurgency, the Pope criticized those exploiting natural resources to fund conflict, calling for peace and brotherhood among people.
- The Pope's comments come amid tensions with US President Donald Trump, who publicly criticized the Pope following his opposition to the US-Israeli military actions in Iran and Trump's aggressive rhetoric.
- Leo emphasized that Jesus is a "king of peace" who rejects war and cannot be used to justify violence, directly challenging calls for military action in the Middle East.
- The Archbishop of Canterbury supported the Pope’s message, endorsing his call for peace and condemning ongoing cycles of violence and destabilization.
