In his first year, Pope Leo XIV has sought to turn unity into the foundation for the church's advocacy on issues of peace and justice.

Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that his visit to Africa offers a message of unity and peace “the world needs to hear” as he continues to face criticism from the US president and vice president for his stance on the war in Iran.

Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez delivered the criticism during Sunday Mass by displaying a statement onto a giant screen during the service. The post Palm Beach Bishop Slams Trump’s ‘Violent Attacks’ Against Pope Leo in Message to Sunday Mass Attendees first appeared on Mediaite.