Pope Leo condemns Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization: ‘Truly unacceptable’

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Pope says Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization is 'unacceptable': Pope Leo XIV says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian ...

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Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable': Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable ...

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