Italian Government - Presidency of the Council of Ministers

04/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/13/2026 11:09

Statement by the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni

I thought the meaning of my statement this morning was clear, but I shall reiterate it with greater clarity.

I find President Trump's words regarding the Holy Father to be unacceptable.

The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal that he should call for peace and condemn all forms of war.

[Courtesy translation]

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