"Whether the Pope likes it or not," Trump clearly drew a red line: No way!
United States President Donald Trump stated today that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, regardless of the positions held by international actors, including the Vatican and Pope Francis XIV.
TL;DR
- Trump declared that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, irrespective of the Pope's opinion.
- This stance is a key priority of US policy.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is tasked with communicating this to the Pope.
- Pope Francis XIV spoke about the church's role in condemning evil and advocating for peace.
- The Pope emphasized rejecting all forms of violence.
- Trump had previously criticized the Pope's stance on war, calling him 'weak'.