what did pope leo say about trump

Pope Leo XIV has made critical remarks about President Donald Trump's policies, especially focusing on immigration and pro-life issues. He described the treatment of immigrants under the Trump administration as "inhuman" and questioned whether someone who opposes abortion but supports harsh immigration policies can truly be considered "pro-life." The pope highlighted the inconsistency in supporting the death penalty and inhumane immigration actions while claiming to be pro-life. These comments mark a significant public critique of Trump's immigration policies from the pontiff. However, Pope Leo also called Trump's Gaza peace plan "realistic" and expressed hope that Hamas would accept it. The White House and Trump administration officials pushed back against the pope's characterization of immigration policies, defending their actions as lawful and humane.