Pope Leo Warns Democracy Risks Majoritarian Tyranny Amid Trump Feud

Pope Leo issued a warning about democracies sliding into majoritarian tyranny.

“Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism By Joshua McElwee ANNABA, Algeria, April 14 (Reuters) - Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny" on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after U”

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The letter came two days after Trump attacked the pope on social media.

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Leo wrote that democracy remains healthy only when rooted in moral law.

Trump had called the pope weak on crime and criticized his opposition to the Iran war.

The pope responded that power is a means ordered toward the common good.

The feud escalated after the pope criticized the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ.

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The pope told reporters he has no fear of the Trump administration.

The clash reflected deeper tensions within the American right.

An Algerian expert described it as a clash between ethical diplomacy and political pressure.

Pope Leo began a 10-day African tour starting in Algeria.

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He paid homage to St. Augustine of Hippo, who proposed just war criteria.

The pope said God's heart is torn apart by wars and violence.

The Grand Mosque of Algiers welcomed the visit.

The tour carried strong messages of peace amid international turmoil.