Trump and Pope Leo Dispute

Aboard a flight to Angola, Pope Leo XIV told reporters that media coverage of his comments has not been entirely accurate and that his messages are intended for peace, not political confrontation.

President Trump had previously lashed out at the pontiff on social media, accusing him of being weak and hurting the Catholic Church.

Vice President JD Vance has since offered a more conciliatory tone, expressing gratitude for the Pope's clarifying remarks.

The dispute highlights the deep divide between the administration's interventionist policies and the Vatican's anti-war stance.