Trump vs. Pope Leo Feud Escalates

The dispute centers on the Pope's native-level English, which removes traditional Vatican buffers and allows for direct, unclarified critiques of U.S. policy.

While in Angola, the Pope delivered a forceful sermon decrying those who 'exploit authoritarians and defraud the rich,' a message many interpreted as a swipe at the Trump administration.

Vice President JD Vance has urged the Pope to 'stick to matters of morality,' while some Republican senators have warned Trump to drop the 'holy war' and focus on domestic inflation.

Despite the tension, the Pope has maintained that his speeches are focused on global justice rather than individual political figures.