Trump feuds with Pope Leo

The escalating public feud between the White House and the Vatican has caused significant dismay among US Catholic and evangelical voters.

President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV as 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy' following the pontiff's calls for an immediate end to Middle East hostilities.

In a controversial move, the president shared a messianic image of himself on social media, which religious leaders across the political spectrum condemned as blasphemous.

While the Pope maintains he has 'no fear' of the administration, political analysts suggest the conflict could alienate a crucial segment of the Republican base ahead of the midterm elections.