Trump Erupts at Pope Leo After “Unacceptable” Iran War Criticism
President Donald Trump publicly blasted Pope Leo XIV, triggering a rare and escalating clash between the White House and the Vatican over the Iran war.
According to CBS News, Trump called the pope “WEAK on Crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy” after the pontiff criticized the conflict and urged global leaders to reject war.
The tension centers on Iran, where Pope Leo has repeatedly condemned violence and warned against threats toward civilians. Trump pushed back, saying he does not want a pope who tolerates Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Reuters and CBS report the pope responded directly, saying he has “no fear” of Trump and will continue speaking out for peace.
The divide highlights a deeper conflict between political leadership and religious authority, with Pope Leo framing the issue as moral while Trump treats it as national security.
With both sides doubling down, the dispute is quickly becoming one of the most visible global leadership clashes tied to the Iran conflict.
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