- From pulpits to pews, Trump and the Pope are on the minds of US Catholics The Straits Times —
- Mar-a-Lago’s Catholic Bishop Delivers Sunday Rebuke to Trump Daily Beast —
- ‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo The Guardian —
- From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics The New York Times —
- Catholic leaders further decry White House comments against Pope as Trump, Vance backpedal Chicago Sun-Times —
- Vance Begs for Pope’s Prayers After Relentless Trump Attacks Daily Beast —
- Pope Leo, Vance seek to mend fences after Trump feud The Hill —
- Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope Leo The Guardian —
Trump vs. Pope Leo XIV
The conflict began after the Pope criticized certain administration policies, leading Trump to label the pontiff 'weak on crime.' Catholic bishops across the country, including the Bishop of Palm Beach, have condemned the President's comments as disrespectful and violent.
Vance has attempted to bridge the divide by calling for prayers for the Pope, even as he defends Trump’s 'creative' negotiating style.
The feud is particularly significant as it threatens to alienate a key voting bloc ahead of the midterm elections.
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vice president of the United States since 2025
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
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
Rick Scott
United States Senator from Florida since 2019
United States Senator from Florida since 2019