politics
April 16, 2026
Archbishop of Canterbury backs pope’s calls for peace amid Trump feud
Sarah Mullally urges Anglicans to join Leo’s ‘courageous’ call and says human cost of war is incalculable
TL;DR
- Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally supports Pope Leo XIV's calls for peace.
- Mullally urged Anglicans to join the Pope's initiative for peace and justice.
- Pope Leo XIV criticized a "delusion of omnipotence" fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran.
- Donald Trump responded negatively to the Pope's comments, calling him "WEAK" and "terrible for Foreign Policy."
- Pope Leo XIV stated he is not a politician and does not wish to debate Trump, but will continue to speak the gospel's message.
- The Pope has continued to criticize war and advocate for peace during his tour in Africa.
- Criticism of Trump's remarks towards the Pope has come from various figures, including Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- US Vice-President JD Vance suggested the Vatican should focus on morality and the President on public policy.