Trump Feuds With Pope Leo

A rare and highly public schism has emerged between the White House and the Vatican as President Trump doubles down on his condemnation of Pope Leo XIV. The feud was sparked by the Pope's vocal criticism of U.S. military operations in Iran and mass deportation policies, prompting Trump to claim the pontiff is 'terrible for foreign policy.' The controversy reached a fever pitch when Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself healing the sick, which he later claimed was intended to portray him as a doctor.

Religious leaders and some conservative allies have rebuked the President, calling the social media post blasphemous and a potential liability for the Republican party.