San Antonio Reacts to Trump-Pope Tension Amid Iran Crisis
TL;DR
San Antonio residents outside San Fernando Cathedral discuss the clash between President Trump and Pope Leo as the Vatican calls for peace amid U.S.–Israeli strikes over Iran. Pope Leo emphasizes diplomacy to save lives, while Trump defends his Iran stance; local voices, including Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, offer mixed views on leadership and accountability, with many urging prayer as a unifying response and noting a controversial Trump social-media post connected to Jesus.
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