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Trump says he won’t meet Pope Leo, can ‘disagree’ with pontiff

Apr 16, 2026Center

President Trump defended his comments pushing back on Pope Leo XIV’s statements against the Iran war, saying he has a right to disagree with the pontiff and that he felt no need to meet to iron out their differences. “I have a right to disagree with the pope. I have no disagreement with the fact…

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