[Pope Speaks Out Again, Hints at Trump Manipulating Religion] According to a report by Golden Finance on April 17, citing The Washington Post, Pope Leo made a strong call for peace during his visit to four African countries on Thursday. While speaking in Cameroon, Leo harshly condemned those who 'manipulate religion in the name of God for their own military, economic, or political interests, dragging sacred matters into darkness and filth.' Earlier, after weeks of Leo condemning the U.S. and Israel for provoking war with Iran, on April 12 local time, U.S. President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, stating that he is 'not doing well, possibly enjoys crime.'