Vance Urges Caution After Pope Leo Criticises Iran War
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 15
Vance Urges Caution After Pope Leo Criticises Iran War
15 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 15
US Vice President JD Vance has criticised Pope Leo XIV's remarks opposing the war on Iran, urging the pontiff to be cautious in his theological statements.
Vance, a Catholic, argued that the Pope's comments overlook just war tradition and suggested the Vatican should focus on matters of morality rather than public policy.
The dispute follows President Trump’s public attacks on the Pope, sparking backlash from Catholic leaders and raising tensions between the White House and the Vatican.
What lasting impact will the unprecedented Trump-Pope Leo XIV feud have on U.S.-Vatican relations?
Will Vice President Vance's direct theological challenge to Pope Leo XIV deepen internal Catholic divisions?
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