Trump attacks Pope over war

The long-standing tension between the White House and the Vatican has escalated into an open feud after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social.

Trump accused the pontiff of "catering to the Radical Left" and being soft on crime, while taking personal credit for his rise to the papacy.

Pope Leo responded with defiance during his flight to Algeria, stating he does not fear the administration and that his anti-war stance is rooted in the Gospel.

This public clash between two of the world's most influential leaders has drawn sharp condemnation from Catholic bishops and political opponents alike.