Trump refuses apology to Pope Leo XIV, says ‘nothing to apologize for’ amid comments over Iran war

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US President Donald Trump refused to apologize for comments about Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the White House. Trump criticized the Pope for opposing US Iran policy, stating Iran cannot obtain nuclear weapons. Pope Leo XIV responded that he would not be intimidated and emphasized the Church's peace advocacy mission. The dispute centers on differing positions regarding the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

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