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Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds

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Pope Leo denounced people who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain" during a Cameroon speech.

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

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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Pope Leo just aimed another thunderbolt at Trump

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Apr 16, 2026

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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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