13.04.2026 19:10
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed support for Pope Leo XIII, whom U.S. President Trump targeted with his words, "He is an extremely liberal person. I don't want such a pope." Pezeshkian stated, "His Holiness Pope Leo XIII condemns the insult directed at you on behalf of the great Iranian nation and I declare that the disrespect shown to the prophet of peace and brotherhood, Jesus, is unacceptable for free people."
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's criticisms of Vatican City President Pope Leo XIII due to his anti-war stance.
TENSION ESCALATES BETWEEN TRUMP AND THE POPE
Tension escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and the spiritual leader of the Catholic world, Pope Leo XIII. Trump stated, "We don't like the Pope, he is an extremely liberal person. I don't want such a Pope," while the Pope responded, "I have no fear of the Trump administration."
PEZESHKIAN EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR THE POPE
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a statement regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's portrayal of himself as Jesus Christ and his criticisms of Vatican City President and spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIII. In a post on his social media account, Pezeshkian stated, "Your Holiness Pope Leo XIII, on behalf of the great Iranian nation, I condemn the insult directed at you and declare that the disrespect shown to the prophet of peace and brotherhood, Jesus, is unacceptable for free people. I wish you victory from God."