Trump and Pope Clash Over War

The tension has created a significant rift among Catholic voters and alienated key European allies, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who expressed full solidarity with the Pope.

Vice President JD Vance has defended the administration's stance, suggesting the Vatican should limit its commentary to matters of theology rather than foreign policy.

The Pope, currently on a 10-day tour of Africa, has used his platform to warn against 'majoritarian tyranny' and the moral cost of modern warfare.

This unprecedented conflict between the White House and the Holy See comes as both parties prepare for the high-stakes U.S. midterm elections.