Pope Leo after clash with Trump over Iran war, says world ‘ravaged by a handful of tyrants’

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Pope Leo XIV, during an Africa tour, condemned global conflicts, stating the world is ravaged by tyrants. Without naming specific leaders, he criticized those who invoke religion for warfare and political gain. The pontiff highlighted military spending versus humanitarian needs. His remarks follow disagreement with the Trump administration over US-Iran war. VP JD Vance criticized the pope's stance on war.

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