- Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him South China Morning Post —
- Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for clearing up feud with Trump Washington Examiner —
- Pope Leo XIV visits Angola amid clash with Donald Trump over Middle East war. Al Jazeera —
- Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who make false promises Times Of India —
- JD Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for easing tensions amid feud with Trump over Iran war: ‘He will be in our prayers’ NY Post —
- 'Reality is often much more complicated': Vance plays down Trump-Pope tensions Times Of India —
- JD Vance extends olive branch to Pope Leo amid their feud and says he's 'grateful' for pontiff's words on Trump Daily Mail —
- Vance says he’s ‘grateful’ for Pope Leo’s statement on not wanting public debate with Trump The Hill —
- Pope Leo says he is not trying to debate Trump, but preach peace in Africa CBS News —
- Pope Leo addresses criticism from Trump CNN —
- Pope Leo downplays reports of feud with Trump The Globe and Mail —
- Fed-Up Pope Leo Has No ‘Interest’ in Trump Debate Daily Beast —
Pope Leo downplays Trump feud
The tension between the Vatican and the White House escalated after the Pope criticized the ongoing war in Iran, prompting a series of social media attacks from Trump.
Vice President JD Vance expressed gratitude for the Pope's clarifying remarks, hoping to ease tensions with the Catholic Church.
Trump supporters in key states have urged the Pope to stay in his lane and avoid commenting on military strategy.
Despite the friction, the Pope remains focused on his mission of peacebuilding and interfaith dialogue across the African continent.
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Angola
Country on the west coast of Southern Africa
Country on the west coast of Southern Africa
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa