Pope Clarifies 'Tyrants' Remarks, Denies Targeting Trump

Pope Addresses Criticism, Clarifies 'Tyrants' Speech

April 18, 2026

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Pope Addresses Criticism, Clarifies 'Tyrants' Speech

The Pope denies his recent remarks were aimed at US President Trump, stating his words have been misinterpreted amid a spat with the American leader.

Vatican City - In a statement released by the Vatican, Pope Francis addressed the controversy surrounding his recent remarks on tyranny and populism, clarifying that his words were not specifically targeted at US President Donald Trump.

The Pope's comments, made during a speech at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, had been widely interpreted as a rebuke of the Trump administration's policies and rhetoric. However, the pontiff maintains that his message was more general in nature, aimed at denouncing the global rise of authoritarian and nationalist movements.

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Source: BBC News

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Pope Addresses Criticism, Clarifies 'Tyrants' Speech

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