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Pope Leo rips those who ‘manipulate religion’ amid feud with Trump

Apr 16, 2026Center

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday criticized those who “manipulate religion” for political and military gain amid a feud with President Trump. “Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth,” the pontiff said in Cameroon,…

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“The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters!”“Blessed are the peacemakers, but woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.”-Pope Leo XIV, Thursday…

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Trump wildly rants about Pope Leo amid Iran war feud and teases he'll fly to Pakistan HIMSELF to get a deal done

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