- Pope Leo says world needs to hear message of peace after Trump attacks Middle East Eye —
- Pope Leo stresses message of peace and unity despite another Trump attack South China Morning Post —
- Trump takes aim at Pope Leo again, days after calling him 'weak on crime' CNBC —
- Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war Euronews —
- Trump posts a picture of Jesus hugging him days after his AI-deity image drew widespread anger The Independent —
- WATCH: Vance says Pope Leo should 'be careful' when talking about religion PBS —
- After Trump’s latest broadside, Pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace CNN —
- Trump launches new attack against Pope Leo over Iran: ‘Someone tell him they killed 42,000 protesters’ The Independent —
- JD Vance talks about Pope Leo’s Iran war comments at Turning Point event AP News —
- Donald Trump has no idea what it means to be Pope, writes Shelagh Fogarty LBC —
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.
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022