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Pope and Trump clash over war

Pope and Trump clash over war

The rift between the Vatican and the White House widened after President Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself as a Christ-like figure, a move that drew sharp rebukes from Christian leaders.

Pope Leo XIV, currently visiting Cameroon, warned that the 'whims of the rich and powerful' are threatening global stability and the sanctity of life.

Vice President JD Vance and other administration officials have told the Pope to 'be careful' and stick to theology.

This public feud represents a historic low in relations between the U.S. government and the Holy See.

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