Arabic version: فانس ينتقد البابا ليو، ويواجه معترضًا في حدث

US Vice-President JD Vance has publicly criticized Pope Leo during a Turning Point USA event in Georgia. This comes after the Pope’s recent comments regarding the war in Iran, where he condemned the violence associated with the conflict.

During his remarks, Vance advised the pontiff to “be careful when he talks about matters of theology,” a statement that drew immediate backlash from a heckler in the audience. The heckler interrupted Vance, indicating the contentious atmosphere surrounding the discussion.

Pope Leo, the first American Pope, has been vocal in his opposition to the war in Iran, labeling it as a source of “absurd and inhuman violence.” In a recent address, he expressed his determination to speak out against the Trump administration’s policies, stating he has “no fear” of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel.

According to BBC News, the exchange highlights the ongoing tensions between religious leadership and political figures in the United States, particularly regarding issues of morality and foreign policy.