Pope Says He Wants Peace, Not a Fight

Pope Leo XIV said he does not want to have a public fight with President Donald Trump.

He told reporters on Saturday, April 18, 2026, that debating Trump is not important to him.

Instead, the pope said he wants to keep giving the same message: people should choose peace and dialogue.

His comments came after several days of tension over his criticism of war and violence. The pope made clear that he plans to keep speaking in the same calm way.