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https://apnews.com/article/pope-leo-trump-war-iran-peace-f9980c81d36fad024cce788c915c16ebPope Leo XIV says not in my interest at all to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
By NICOLE WINFIELD
Updated 10:40 AM CDT, April 18, 2026
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was not in my interest at all to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Leo spoke to reporters aboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as part of his 11-day tour of Africa.
He addressed the spiraling back-and-forth saga of Trumps critiques of his peace message, which have dominated news headlines this week. But the American pope also sought to set the record straight, insisting that his preaching isnt directed at Trump, but reflects the broader Gospel message of peace.
Theres been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in all of its aspects, but because of the political situation created when, on the first day of the trip, the president of the United States made some comments about myself, he said.
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Srkdqltr
(9,828 posts)magicarpet
(18,867 posts)Paraphrase,...
paraphrase
verb [ I or T ]
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to repeat something written or spoken using different words, often in a >>>>>>humorous form
dalton99a
(94,684 posts)magicarpet
(18,867 posts)... on trDUMP$ birthday to be held in the temp arena to be built on the White House lawn to celebrate America's 250 Birthday.
The Pope surely would have made time in his busy schedule for a boxing to the death or wrestling match with dramatic brain injuries.
Cha
(319,560 posts)be literally saying it.
Fucking PEDO

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221181254
Deuxcents
(27,268 posts)Biophilic
(6,596 posts)It seems really poor taste and very inflammatory. Is this just a news organizations way to increase tensions and create news?
magicarpet
(18,867 posts)Paraphrase,...
paraphrase
verb [ I or T ]
uk /ˈpær.ə.freɪz/ us /ˈper.ə.freɪz/
Add to word list :
to repeat something written or spoken using different words, often in a >>>>>>humorous form
Srkdqltr
(9,828 posts)magicarpet
(18,867 posts)Try telling the original poster to take down the quotes nicely.
No need to criticize and shit trash the entire thread because of a minor faux par. This is a public discussion thread,... posters here will occasionally make mistakes. We can correct them in a more compassionate and thoughtful manner,... absent any need to go bonkers and/or rude.
Jeez,... the purpose here is not to stifle conversations and discussions but to encourage them as we seek to protect, defend, and expand our Democracy. Every error or mistake made here can not immediately provoke a lynching mob screaming for removal, banishment, and ostracization. Have more patience for God's sake. Make this place a more inviting location where mistakes are tolerated and turned into a civilized learning expedition where we guide and help each other along.
We are all here for nearly identical reason,... on the mission for the betterment of the society we live in. We are in a defcon 5 red zone period here with this monster presently in our White House.
Don't get tangled up in or lost on - gotcha - adamantly intend to silence you campaigns - because I don't like the way you expressed yourself or said that. There is important work to be done,.. we need to keep our noses at the grindstone. Absent allowing personality clashes to clutter or hamper our paths to restore, solidify, and buttress our Democracy from within.
magicarpet
(18,867 posts)magicarpet
(18,867 posts)Here,... try this sulfuric acid Koolaid,... you will enjoy it,.. take a big sip.
- such a Dotard is trDUMP.
Biophilic
(6,596 posts)Its a really inflammatory statement when it appears by the headline that Leo was referring to trump. I glanced through the whole article but never saw it. Did anyone else?
magicarpet
(18,867 posts)Biophilic
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grumpyduck
(6,681 posts)That was in the OP's subject line.
Deuxcents
(27,268 posts)magicarpet
(18,867 posts)yorkster
(3,886 posts)fairly common metaphor. Didn't think for a minute that the Pope had used that verbiage.
Srkdqltr
(9,828 posts)Mortal sin to put words in the Pope 's mouth.
yorkster
(3,886 posts)If there were quotes, then the words can't be a metaphor or paraphrase. They were intended to be a quote, and the words were not spoken by the Pope.
So yes. A no-no.
magicarpet
(18,867 posts)Deuxcents
(27,268 posts)magicarpet
(18,867 posts)... To the Pope in the title of the post (since removed). Then so nicely recognizing the inherent value of the message of the post.
Have a wonderful day.
Talitha
(8,078 posts)At least the Pope is doing his job.
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