Who could be the handful of world tyrants that Pope Leo mentioned? Is this a trio of Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu? Who could be behind them?
Who could be the handful of world tyrants that Pope Leo mentioned? Is this a trio of Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu? Who could be behind them? In a forceful speech delivered in Bamenda, Cameroon, on April 16, 2026 , Pope Leo XIV warned that the world is being " ravaged by a handful of tyrants ". While he did not explicitly name specific leaders, his remarks are widely interpreted by analysts and media as a critique of several current world figures involved in ongoing global conflicts. [1, 2, 3, 4] Potential "Tyrants" Referred to by Pope Leo [5] The Pope’s comments were made against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical tension and an escalating public feud with the White House. [5, 6] Donald Trump : As the current President of the United States (having taken office on January 20, 2025), Trump has engaged in a high-profile "war of words" with Pope Leo. The Pope specifically condemned the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran and the U.S. military strik...