Pope Leo Highlights Christian Message of Peace After Trump’s Criticism
Pope Leo Responds to Criticism and Emphasizes Peace
VATICAN CITY, May 5 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Tuesday said he is hoping to spread the Christian message by speaking about peace but that people are free to criticize him, following the latest attack on the pontiff by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Mission of the Church
"The mission of the Church is to preach the Gospel, to preach peace," said Leo, the first U.S. pope. "If someone wants to criticize me for preaching the Gospel ... I hope simply to be listened to because of the value of God's words."
Freedom to Criticize
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Joshua McElwee; Editing by Crispian Balmer)



