Pope Leo XIV has firmly responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump making it clear that he is not intimidated and will continue to advocate for peace. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria, Leo stressed that his position is guided by faith, not politics. “To put my message on the same plane as what the president has attempted to do here, I think is not understanding what the message of the Gospel is”, Leo said. “And I am sorry to hear that but I will continue on what I believe is the mission of the church in the world today.”