Trump vs. Pope Leo XIV

A rare public feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has intensified after the pontiff criticized the war in Iran as 'unacceptable.' Trump responded by calling the Pope 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy,' while also facing backlash for an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure.

The President has since deleted the controversial image but refused to apologize, stating that the Pope should stay out of politics.

Religious leaders and some Republican allies have expressed dismay, warning that the conflict could alienate Catholic voters ahead of the midterm elections.