JD Vance says Vatican should stay out of US policy after Pope Leo XIV says Church has moral duty to oppose war

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US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News the Vatican should focus on morality rather than interfering in American policy. This follows Pope Leo XIV's criticism of US positions on immigration and Iran. President Trump attacked the Pope on social media, calling him weak on crime and foreign policy. Pope Leo XIV responded, emphasizing the Church's moral duty to promote peace and dialogue, stating his role is not political despite ongoing tensions with the Trump administration.

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