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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 breaking point as Pope Leo XIV continues to denounce the U.S.-Israeli military operations in Iran.

President Trump responded by calling the first American-born pope 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy,' sparking outrage among many Catholic voters.

The controversy was further fueled by a messianic AI self-portrait Trump shared on Truth Social, which some allies labeled as blasphemous.

Despite the criticism, the Pope has stated he has 'no fear' of the administration and will continue to advocate for peace.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Truth Social
Social networking service created by Trump Media & Technology Group
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025