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Pope Leo XIV takes firmer global tone on Africa trip
Filed: Apr 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV denounced war in the Middle East and answered criticism from President Donald Trump.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: denounced war in the Middle East and responded to criticism from President Donald Trump
WHEN: Apr 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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