Pope Leo moved to ease tensions with US President Donald Trump by downplaying reports of a growing feud, saying recent interpretations of his remarks during the Africa tour were not fully accurate. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal flight to Angola, the pontiff stressed that he had no interest in engaging in a public debate […]
Vatican diplomacy
Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon with urgent call for peace amid rising tensions
BEIRUT: Pope Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday, marking the second and final stop of his first international trip as head of the Catholic Church. His visit comes at a critical moment as Lebanon faces persistent Israeli air strikes and growing fears of further regional escalation. Read More: Palestinian state ‘only’ solution to Israeli conflict, […]