- Trump and Meloni: From close relations to a transatlantic crisis Euronews —
- Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump's criticism continues The Independent —
- Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and dialogue as Trump criticism continues AP News —
- Meloni and Trump feud over the pope and Iran war Le Monde —
- Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war Euronews —
- Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support BBC News —
- Trump may believe he is the messiah – but his attack on the pope could prove costly for JD Vance | Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian —
- I’m a religion expert. Here’s what I think about Trump’s Jesus image The Independent —
- “Why Did I Get Kicked Off the Air Again?” Jimmy Kimmel Torches JD Vance Over His Trump AI Jesus Theory The Hollywood Reporter —
- Trump's mocking of the Pope reveals a clash of moral universes Middle East Eye —
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.
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022
Prime Minister of Italy since 2022
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