Pope Leo downplays Trump feud

The first American Pope, Leo XIV, is attempting to lower the temperature of a week-long exchange of criticisms with the White House.

While visiting Angola, the Pope emphasized his role as a preacher of peace rather than a political adversary to the U.S. President.

Donald Trump had previously attacked the pontiff on social media, labeling him 'weak' and claiming his anti-war stance was hurting the Catholic Church.

Vice President JD Vance has since welcomed the Pope's conciliatory tone, though supporters in key U.S. states remain divided over the Vatican's intervention in foreign policy.