India, April 15 -- Amid the ongoing row between the United States President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the latter on Wednesday maintained his stance of peace and dialogue as the West Asia conflict continues.

Leo, who was headed to Cameroon as part of his Africa visit, did not mention Trump and US Vice President JD Vance's remarks on him, and took no questions.

Speaking to journalists onboard the papal plane, the Pope spoke about his recently concluded Algeria visit and the teachings of St. Augustine of Hippo, the inspiration of his religious order, the Associated Press reported.

However, while the Pope chose to not directly address the matter, Trump and Vance have been vocal regarding their criticism of Leo.

The US President has a...