Pope Leo XIV, during his flight from Cameroon to Angola, clarified that he is not interested in debating U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Iran conflict. He emphasized that his preaching of peace aligns with the broader Gospel message and is not a direct response to Trump's critiques. The pope responded to Trump's accusations that he was 'weak on crime' and misrepresented his views on Iran's nuclear capabilities. Leo has consistently called for peace and dialogue, denouncing the use of religious justifications for war. He specifically criticized Trump's threats against Iran as 'truly unacceptable' and highlighted that his calls for peace are meant to address all wars globally, not just the situation in Iran. The Vatican reiterated that Leo's remarks at a peace meeting in Bamenda, Cameroon, were made prior to Trump's comments, aiming to dispel the notion that he was engaging in a debate with the president.