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Pope Leo has launched a scathing attack on global leaders, accusing them of squandering vast sums on military conflicts, while neglecting essential services such as healthcare and education. Speaking in Cameroon, the first American pontiff delivered a blunt condemnation, declaring that the planet was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants." The Pope also took aim at those who invoke faith to legitimise armed conflict, demanding what he described as a "decisive change of course." His pointed remarks came in the wake of a public dispute with Donald Trump on social media, though Leo refrained from identifying any individual leader by name. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The exchange between the pontiff and the US president began after Trump criticised Leo on social media, telling him he "should get his act together", describing him as "very weak." In his address today, the Pope spoke powerfully about the destruction wrought by conflict. "The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild," he said. "They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education and restoration are nowhere to be found." MORE TO FOLLOW... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold talks for the first time in 34 years as US eyes up peace talks Wes Streeting risks rift with PM after backing ex-Nato chief's call to cut benefits to fund military Iconic hotel closes doors to asylum seekers as Labour MP hails end of town's 'migration scandal' Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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