Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defended Pope Leo XIV amid the pontiff's public conflict with US President Donald Trump. This is reported by AP, writes UNN.
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In a video address to the Brazilian Bishops' Conference, Lula expressed support for the head of the Catholic Church and criticized his opponents.
My deepest solidarity with Pope Leo XIV. Throughout human history, defenders of peace and the oppressed have been attacked by influential people who consider themselves deities to be worshipped. It is better to have a heart full of love than the power of weapons and money
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Reason for the conflict
Tension arose after Pope Leo XIV's statements about the war, including his words that God does not bless those who carry out bombings. The pontiff also called threats to destroy Iran unacceptable.
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In response, Donald Trump sharply criticized the Pope, stating that he is weak on security issues and is influenced by left-wing political forces.
Pope Leo XIV previously called for peace and dialogue, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions amid escalation in the Middle East.
Lula's statement came amid his election campaign – the 80-year-old Brazilian president plans to run for a new term this fall.
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