Trump stands firm in dispute with Pope Leo: ‘I believe he should stay out of politics’

President Trump continues to engage in a verbal spat with Pope Leo XIV regarding the Iran war, cautioning against political involvement. In an interview with CBS on Monday, Trump labeled Leo, 70 and born in the U.S., as “wrong about this issue,” and emphasized, “I don’t think he should get involved in politics. He probably […]
Trump declines to say sorry to Pope Leo, stating the pontiff is mistaken.

On Monday, former President Donald Trump dismissed a request by Bishop Robert Barron for the Pope to apologize for his remarks on Truth Social, asserting that it was the Pope who erred. Trump’s criticism targeted Pope Leo’s position on the war in Iran, leading to a conflict with the Roman Catholic Church. Barron, in response, […]
Pope Leo Reacts to Trump’s Comments: ‘I’m Sorry to Hear That’

Pope Leo XIV Responds to Trump’s Criticism Pope Leo XIV addressed President Donald Trump’s criticisms regarding the US-Israel conflict in Iran on Monday, emphasizing that the Vatican stands firm on its commitment to peace and reconciliation, rooted in the Gospel’s teachings. He noted that the Trump administration welcomes vigorous debate. “I think it’s a misunderstanding […]
Pope Leo states he prefers not to engage in a discussion with Trump following the president’s remarks on the Iran conflict.

Pope Leo Responds to President Trump’s Criticism Pope Leo stated on Monday that he didn’t wish to engage in a debate with President Trump, who had criticized the pope’s stance on the Iran war. At 70 years old, the pope maintained his opposition to conflict, emphasizing his commitment to peace. “I don’t want to argue […]
Pope Leo responds to Trump, stating that the message of peace is based on the Gospel.

Pope Leo Responds to Trump Criticism Pope Leo, during a flight to Algeria, expressed that he isn’t intimidated by the Trump administration. He emphasized his focus on delivering the Church’s message, which he believes centers around the Gospel and promoting peace. “I do not view my role as being political,” he stated. Meanwhile, President Trump […]
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV for Not Being Tough on Crime

Trump Critiques Pope Leo In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed a preference for Pope Leo’s younger brother over the Pope himself. He voiced concerns about a pope who, in his view, supports Iran’s nuclear ambitions and is against U.S. actions towards Venezuela. “Pope Leo is weak on crime and has an awful foreign […]
Trump criticizes Pope Leo following the pontiff’s indirect remarks about the Iran war and immigration.

Trump Critiques Pope Following Condemnation of Iran War After the Pope’s indirect criticism of the war in Iran, President Trump took to Truth Social to express his discontent with Pope Leo XIV, labeling him “soft on crime” and criticizing his foreign policy stance. “Pope Leo is weak on crime and has a terrible foreign policy,” […]
Trump criticizes ‘weak’ Leo XIV, advises him to concentrate on being a great pope instead of a politician

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV during a lengthy post on Truth Social and in remarks to journalists on Sunday night, describing the Pope as “weak” and “terrible” on important issues. “Pope Leo is weak on crime and poor on foreign policy. He talks about fearing the Trump administration, but fails to acknowledge […]
Trump criticizes Pope Leo for being ‘awful’ on foreign policy due to anti-war remarks.

Trump Critiques Pope Leo XIV On Sunday, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his criticisms of Pope Leo XIV, particularly in light of the recent conflicts in the Middle East. Trump labeled the Pope as “weak on crime” and “terrible” in terms of foreign policy. “He talks about ‘fear’ of the Trump […]
Pope Leo XIV starts a visit to four African countries as the Catholic church grows.

Pope Leo XIV Begins Four-Nation Tour of Africa Pope Leo XIV started his trip across Africa on Monday, marking his fourth international visit since taking office in 2025. This journey focuses on a continent where the Catholic Church is experiencing significant growth. Interestingly, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a place where many have faced […]