Trump takes aim at Pope Leo again, days after calling him 'weak on crime'
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for allegedly being unaware of Iran's repression, highlighting that Iran has killed at least 42,000 unarmed protesters in recent months and opposing Iran's potential nuclear capabilities.
- Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire and dialogue to resolve the Iran conflict, while Trump has condemned the pope's criticism of U.S. military actions in Iran and Venezuela.
- The pope expressed no fear of the Trump administration and emphasized his commitment to promoting peace and multilateral solutions.
- Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting himself resembling Jesus Christ, which sparked backlash from religious leaders, Democrats, and the Vatican, who deemed it deeply disrespectful.
- Trump later deleted the image, claiming it was intended to show him as a doctor supporting the Red Cross, and dismissed criticism as "fake news."
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