"Leo, mild-mannered and diplomatic compared with the charismatic but often hasty and divisive Francis, has on more than one occasion indirectly rebuked the actions of US president Donald Trump and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu."
"On Palm Sunday, Leo delivered his strongest condemnation yet when he said God ignores the prayers of leaders with hands full of blood."
"Some Catholics are hoping for a more explicit moral reckoning from their pope, expressing a desire for him to be louder about global turmoil."
"Francis often condemned Trump's policies on issues such as immigration and the climate crisis, and ruptured Vatican relations with Israel after sharply criticising its war on Gaza."
Pope Leo's inaugural Easter as pontiff occurs amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, particularly the US-Israeli strikes in Iran. He has subtly criticized leaders like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing moral accountability. During Palm Sunday, he condemned leaders with 'hands full of blood.' While some Catholics appreciate his diplomatic style, others desire a more vocal stance on global issues. Critics argue that he should be more direct, especially given his American background, contrasting with the more outspoken Francis on similar matters.
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