From taking on Trump to condemning war, a look back at Pope Leo’s first year as Catholic leader

• Pope Leo marks his first anniversary leading the Catholic Church, having significantly elevated his public profile and intensified his schedule.
• His increasingly vocal stance, including condemning war and despotism during a four-nation African tour, has drawn criticism from Donald Trump.
• Leo previously criticised Trump's hard-line immigration policies and spoke out against the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, leading to insults from Trump.
• The pontiff is expected to release his inaugural in-depth teaching document this month and undertake several trips, including a visit to Lampedusa, an island known for migrant arrivals.
• Allies like Washington Cardinal Robert McElroy praise Pope Leo as a 'singular clarion voice' for peace and human dignity, applying the Gospel to human rights violations.

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Pope Leo marks first year as outspoken Catholic leader challenging Trump and injustice