Faced with a highly polarized U.S. political landscape, Leo XIV, the first American pope, has opted for discreet and indirect criticism while also keeping channels of communication open. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/04/world/politics/trump-pope-leo-diplomacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #popeleoxiv #us #donaldtrump