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Trump feuds with Pope Leo

Trump feuds with Pope Leo

The relationship between the White House and the Vatican has reached a historic low as President Trump labels Pope Leo XIV 'weak on crime.' The Pope, who is the first American-born pontiff, has consistently spoken out against the humanitarian toll of the US-Israeli military campaign in Iran.

Trump's social media attacks, including a messianic AI self-portrait, have sparked a backlash from some of his own religious supporters.

Despite the criticism, Pope Leo has stated he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration and will continue his message of peace.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Catholic Church
Largest Christian Church, made up of 24 autonomous Churches in communion with the Pope, part of the Latin Church aka Latin Christianity aka western Christianity
Algeria
Country in North Africa