From celebration to calls of weakness, how Trump-Pope Leo relationship soured
ABC News
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US President Donald Trump described Pope Leo XIV's accession to the papacy as a meaningful moment for America.
But now he has said the pontiff is hurting the Catholic Church, and is weak.
Here's how their relationship has developed over the last year.
- Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him South China Morning Post —
- Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for clearing up feud with Trump Washington Examiner —
- Vance says he’s ‘grateful’ for Pope Leo’s statement on not wanting public debate with Trump The Hill —
- Fed-Up Pope Leo Has No ‘Interest’ in Trump Debate Daily Beast —
- Pope Leo downplays reports of feud with Trump The Globe and Mail —