Couldn’t he say that? As it is, even if everybody is taking his words wrong—they have been taken— it’s too late.
Obama was already using his words, many on the left are. They are using the Pope’s words to support their actions or desire for action.
The pope will be too late if he clarifies his words after government has used his words to support their tyranny.
The D(evil) works where he is most effective. You should know not to trust the mainstream media. Investigate from trustworthy sources.