Pope Leo criticizes 'neocolonial' powers hours after Trump attack
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Pope Leo XIV speaks during a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps at the cultural centre of the Great Mosque Of Algiers (Djamaa El Djazair), after Pope Leo XIV was criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Mohamadia, Al
ALGIERS, April 13 (Reuters) - Pope Leo criticized violations of international law by 'neocolonial' world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during an Africa tour, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church.
The first U.S. pope urged leaders in Algeria on the first day of a four-nation tour to build a society based on principles of justice and solidarity.
"Today, this is more urgent than ever in the face of continuous violations of international law and neocolonial tendencies," Leo said.
(Reporting by Joshua McElwee Writing by Robbie Corey-Boulet Editing by Bate Felix)
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