Pope Leo Urges Peace Amid U.S.-Vatican Tensions With Trump and Vance
Pope Leo Urges Peace Amid U.S.-Vatican Tensions With Trump and Vance
Pope Leo XIV urges global peace amid tensions with Trump and JD Vance over Iran and theology, urging neighbors to be loved across borders.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a call for peace in a world he described as ravaged by a handful of tyrants, urging nations to follow the example of neighborly love in their dealings with one another.
The remarks come amid a flare of tensions between the Vatican and the United States, centered on the war in Iran, and at a moment when President Donald Trump and the pope appear to be at odds over policy and rhetoric.
In Washington and at church headquarters, U.S. bishops responded to comments by Vice President JD Vance, who suggested the pope should be careful when discussing theology, with the bishops' Committee on Doctrine pushing back and reaffirming the limits of public theological debate.
The pope's message that 'love your neighbor' extends to international relations, calling for restraint, dialogue, and a commitment to peace even in times of political disagreement.
As the Vatican continues to advocate for peaceful engagement, observers say the pope's appeal arrives at a pivotal moment for diplomacy and faith.
