Vatican City (Vatican), 13 April (LaPresse) – "The Presidency of the Italian Episcopal Conference, reaffirming its full communion with the Holy Father Leo XIV, expresses its regret at the remarks addressed to him in recent hours by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Echoing the statement made by the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Paul S. Coakley, it recalls that the Pope is not a political counterpart, but the Successor of Peter, called to serve the Gospel, truth and peace. In a time marked by international conflicts and tensions, his voice represents a forceful call to the dignity of the person, to dialogue and to responsibility. The Churches in Italy renew their closeness, affection and prayers for the Holy Father, hoping that everyone will show respect for his person and his ministry.” So reads a statement from the CEI, the Italian Episcopal Conference.
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