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Trump Renews Feud With Pope

Trump Renews Feud With Pope

The ongoing war of words intensified after the President labeled the Pope 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy' following the pontiff's calls for a ceasefire.

Trump further provoked religious leaders by sharing an AI-generated image of himself as a Christ-like figure, a move widely condemned as blasphemous by conservative Catholic groups.

Vice President JD Vance joined the fray, warning the Pope to 'be careful' when discussing matters of theology.

Pope Leo XIV, currently on a tour of Africa, has doubled down on his message of unity despite the attacks.

Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022