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Trump feuds with Pope Leo

Trump feuds with Pope Leo

Tensions between the White House and the Vatican have reached a new peak during Pope Leo XIV's current tour of Africa.

The Pope issued a forceful rebuke of world leaders who spend billions on conflict while ignoring the needs of the poor, specifically targeting those who 'manipulate the name of God.' President Trump responded by claiming the Pope is naive about the global threat posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions.

The feud has caused significant unease among Catholic voters in the United States, a key demographic for the upcoming midterm elections.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa