Iran Defends Pope Leo XIV After Trump's Attacks

Author: Francis NoudePublished on: April 13, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran Defends Pope Leo XIV After Trump's Attacks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Pope Leo XIV following Donald Trump's criticisms, who labeled the pontiff as 'weak' on Truth Social. Pezeshkian condemned the insult to the pope, stating that the profanation of Jesus is unacceptable for any free man. This statement comes as Washington and Tehran negotiate a peace agreement in Islamabad, while the pope prepares to embark on a trip to Africa.

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