politics
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.