Pope Leo broke his silence on Monday after President Trump rolled out a shocking broadside against the papacy in a Truth Social post released on Sunday.
In his most public and intense criticism of Leo, Trump slammed the spiritual head of the Catholic Church as a very weak individual who was terrible because he opposed the Iran war.
Leo explained to reporters that the Vatican's calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and that he does not fear the Trump administration's retaliation.
"I will not enter into a debate. The things that I can say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone. The message of the Gospel is very clear: 'Blessed are the peacemakers!'
Trump faced mega criticism from Christians around the globe who slammed the president for calling the Pope weak and a man who should not interfere in politics. Many urged Trump to apologize, but he has refused to do so and stands strongly by his claims, insiders revealed.