Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV Amid Iran War Dispute
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff's remarks on the U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran, escalating tensions between the two leaders.
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, following the pope's recent comments on the U.S.-Israel conflict in Iran.
During a social media post on Sunday, Trump labeled Pope Leo as "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," and suggested that the pontiff should "stop catering to the Radical Left."
These remarks came after Pope Leo presided over a prayer service at St. Peter's Basilica, where he spoke against the "delusion of omnipotence" fueling the war in Iran.
In response to the pope's comments, Trump stated, "I don't think he's doing a very good job. He likes crime I guess," and added, "He's a very liberal person."
The exchange highlights a rare public disagreement between a U.S. president and the leader of the Catholic Church, underscoring differing perspectives on international conflict and the role of religious leadership in political affairs.