President Trump and Pope Leo XIV Feud Over Iran War and US Policy

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy," particularly regarding the war in Iran. In response, the Pope stated that he is "not afraid" of the Trump administration and that his calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel, not politics. The escalating war of words has caused dismay among some U.S. Catholics and prompted calls for an apology from Trump.
President Trump and Pope Leo XIV Feud Over Iran War and US Policy

President Trump and Pope Leo XIV Feud Over Iran War and US Policy Story coverage

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Apr 16, 2026 18:30

Trump To Cut Off Catholic Charities USA’s Nose To Spite Pope’s Face He cut $11 million from a program housing unaccompanied immigrant minors.

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Apr 16, 2026 12:00

Pope in Cameroon’s separatist west blasts the ‘tyrants’ ravaging Earth with war and exploitation Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist conflict considered one of the world’s most neglected crises.

The Washington Times
Apr 13, 2026 14:31

Pope Leo XIV says he’s ‘not afraid’ of Trump as war of words escalates Pope Leo XIV said Monday that he isn’t afraid of President Trump and vowed to keep raising his voice against the Iran war, as the public disagreement between the two leaders escalates.

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www.wonkette.com
Apr 13, 2026 18:30

Holy Pope Drama! The President is fighting the Pope, because 2026.

The Washington Times
Apr 13, 2026 23:04

Trump, Pope Leo escalate feud over Iran war A war of words erupted Monday between the world’s two most influential Americans, President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, over the war in Iran in a feud that could upend Mr. Trump’s support among the Christian right.

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The Washington Times
Apr 14, 2026 13:20

The Trump and Leo chronicles: A president and a pope square off over Iran and its aftermath Pope Leo XIV, a studious and soft-spoken cleric, and Donald Trump, an unapologetically bellicose and pugilistic politician, have long been on a rhetorical collision course. Now their disagreement over the war in Iran has escalated in spectacular fashion, and their comments show how differently each see the conflict and its impact.

The Washington Times
Apr 13, 2026 11:32

Pope Leo XIV says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.

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The Washington Times
Apr 13, 2026 01:32

‘Stop catering to the Radical Left’: Trump attacks Pope Loe XIV President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, saying the first American pope should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”

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The Washington Times
Apr 16, 2026 19:02

Trump says he’s ‘all about the Gospel’ amid flap with pope President Trump on Thursday pushed back against Pope Leo XIV amid their public feud, insisting that he’s “all about the Gospel” but it doesn’t mean he can allow Iran to have nuclear weapons.

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