The Pope and President Trump

May 8, 2026, 17:06
AfricaPolitics

Introduction

Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump do not agree. They have different ideas about the world.

Main Body

Pope Leo XIV is from the USA. He wants the Church to be peaceful. He changed some old rules about money. He talks to many different people to make them happy. But the Pope and President Trump are angry. The Pope says there should be no war in Iran. He does not like nuclear weapons. President Trump says the Pope is too weak. Italy is also unhappy. The leader of Italy does not like how President Trump talks to the Pope. A US leader visited the Pope in May 2026, but they still disagree. Many people in the USA still like the Pope. A poll shows that more people like him than President Trump. Many Catholics still give money to the Church.

Conclusion

The Pope wants peace in the Church, but he and the US government fight about world politics.

Learning

⚡ The 'No' Pattern

To reach A2, you must know how to say something is NOT happening or NOT true. Look at these examples from the text:

  • Do not agree → Not together.
  • Does not like → No love/approval.
  • No war → Zero fighting.

How it works:

  • For people (I, You, We, They) →\rightarrow use do not.
  • For one person (He, She, It) →\rightarrow use does not.

Quick Comparison:

  • They do not agree.
  • He does not like nuclear weapons.

🌍 Simple Places & People

Notice how the text connects people to places using a simple word: from.

Pope Leo XIV →\rightarrow is from →\rightarrow the USA

When you talk about where someone was born or where they live, just use: [Person] + is from + [Place].

Vocabulary Learning

peace (n.)
Calm state, no war
Example:The Pope wants peace in the Church.
war (n.)
A serious fight between countries
Example:The Pope says there should be no war in Iran.
money (n.)
Paper or coins used to buy things
Example:He changed some old rules about money.
rules (n.)
Guidelines that tell people how to act
Example:He changed some old rules about money.
people (n.)
Human beings
Example:He talks to many different people to make them happy.
happy (adj.)
Feeling joy or content
Example:He talks to many different people to make them happy.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad
Example:But the Pope and President Trump are angry.
weak (adj.)
Not strong or powerful
Example:President Trump says the Pope is too weak.
leader (n.)
Someone who leads or directs
Example:The leader of Italy does not like how President Trump talks to the Pope.
visit (v.)
To go to see someone
Example:A US leader visited the Pope in May 2026.
poll (n.)
A survey to find out people's opinions
Example:A poll shows that more people like him than President Trump.
politics (n.)
The activities related to running a country
Example:The Pope wants peace in the Church, but he and the US government fight about world politics.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country
Example:The Pope wants peace in the Church, but he and the US government fight about world politics.