- World ‘ravaged by a handful of tyrants’, says Pope as he hits back against Donald Trump's attacks Irish Independent —
- A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage The Straits Times —
- Trump’s Feud with The Pope Sparks Backlash: The Conversation Newsweek —
- Pope Leo debuts new, forceful speaking style as he steps onto the world stage The Globe and Mail —
- Fact Check: Did Pope Leo Say Iran Can Have Nuclear Weapon? Newsweek —
- Trump has succeeded in uniting Catholics against him The i Paper —
- Trump cancels Catholic charity contract worth millions after feud with Pope Leo Mirror —
Trump vs. Pope Leo XIV
President Trump has repeatedly attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media, describing him as 'senile' and a 'certified bestie' of pedophiles after the Pope criticized the human cost of the Iran war.
During a massive Mass in Cameroon, the Pope hit back, decrying a world 'ravaged by a handful of tyrants' and calling for a rejection of the 'delusion of omnipotence.' The dispute has sparked significant backlash among Catholic voters and prompted the Trump administration to cancel several contracts with Catholic charities.
Historians note that this level of public animosity between a U.S. president and the Vatican is virtually unprecedented in modern history.
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Vatican City
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy
Cameroon
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Sovereign state in West-Central Africa
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Country in Western Asia