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Pope Leo XIV emerges as a pointed critic of Trump in Holy Week homily

newsApr 2, 202676

Pope Leo XIV used a Holy Week sermon to denounce domination, violence, and cruelty. He is the first US pope and had largely avoided commenting on his home country for ten months. His homily included the line 'Your hands are full of blood,' wording widely read as a rebuke to President Donald Trump. The move marks a sharp break for the Vatican and will heighten tensions with Trump while influencing US Catholic voters.

Key Highlights

Pope Leo XIV used a Holy Week homily to denounce domination and violence.
He is the first US pope and previously avoided public comment on US politics.
His line 'Your hands are full of blood' was read as a rebuke.
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