May 6 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV has denied accusations levied by President Donald Trump that he supports Iran having nuclear weapons, saying his mission is "to preach peace."
The U.S.-born pontiff made the comments to reporters Tuesday night after departing the papal retreat in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
"The mission of the church is to preach the gospel, to preach peace."
The pope's remarks came in response to comments Trump made Tuesday in an appearance on conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt's radio show. Trump accused the pope of "endangering Catholics and a lot of people"
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