Pope Leo XIV on Monday brushed aside a brewing public dispute with US President Donald Trump, saying he had no interest in engaging in a political back-and-forth with the American leader.
“I am not a politician. I have no intention to debate with him.
“The message is the same: to promote peace,” the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane.
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The pontiff made the remarks as he flew to Algeria for his first visit to Africa, days after Trump criticised him over comments the pope made regarding the US-Iran war.
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