Trump calls Pope Leo XIV 'weak' and 'harmful' after his calls for peace in Iran

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: United States

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Trump calls Pope Leo XIV 'weak' and 'harmful' after his calls for peace in Iran

American President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, accusing him of being 'weak on crime' and 'harmful to foreign policy' due to his positions on the war in Iran. This attack marks a first for a sitting U.S. president. Tensions between the White House and the Vatican have escalated following the pope's calls for negotiation and peace in response to Trump's threats regarding Iran. Leo XIV, who is set to travel to Africa, enjoys higher popularity than Trump, supported by several American cardinals.

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