- A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during exchange between pope and president ABC News —
- Trump’s ‘unhinged’ attack on Pope Leo and sharing of Jesus post has united Christians worldwide against him Belfast Telegraph —
- The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump Al Jazeera —
- What Trump’s fight with Pope Leo says about his state of mind Irish Times —
- Donald Trump must heed Pope Leo’s words, not admonish his wisdom Irish Times —
- Vance tells Pope Leo to ‘be careful’, Homan says ‘leave politics alone’ The Hill —
- Pope Leo warns peace threatened by 'whims of rich and powerful' Reuters —
- Pope says 'rich and powerful' threaten peace Reuters —
- Trump's feud with Pope Leo widens as Vance, Johnson chime in Global News —
- Sen. Tillis takes Trump 'at face value' on claim he believed he was a doctor in AI Jesus post NBC News —
- Pope Leo says world 'needs to hear' a message of peace NBC News —
- Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says PBS —
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.
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Vice president of the United States since 2025
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy