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Trump and Pope Leo Feud

Trump and Pope Leo Feud

The relationship between the White House and the Vatican has reached a historic low as President Trump repeatedly attacks Pope Leo XIV on social media, branding him 'weak on crime.' Trump's grievances stem from the Pope's calls for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, which the administration views as a hindrance to its military objectives.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed 'full solidarity' with the Pope, calling Trump's remarks unacceptable.

The feud has created a significant rift among Catholic voters in the US, with some conservative groups distancing themselves from the president's rhetoric.

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