Pope Leo responds to Trump’s attack: ‘I’m not afraid of the Trump administration’
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NBC NewsBApr 13, 11:20 AM
Pope Leo: "I'm not afraid of the Trump administration"
Pope Leo: "I'm not afraid of the Trump administration"
VoxBApr 10, 7:00 PM
Did the Trump administration threaten the pope?
Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech to the faithful during the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on November 5, 2025. | Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images Most Americ
Raw StoryCApr 13, 10:39 AM
'I have no fear': Pope Leo mocks Truth Social as he shrugs off Trump attack
Pope Leo XIV brushed off personal attacks by President Donald Trump over his pointed criticism of the war in Iran. The 79-year-old president responded to the 70-year-old pontiff's calls for peace by t
CBS NewsBApr 13, 12:54 PM
Pope Leo responds to Trump following his criticism over the Iran war
President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday over the pontiff's comments regarding the Iran war, saying, "he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime." On Monday, the pope responded to the
CBS NewsBApr 13, 11:36 AM
Pope says he has "no fear of the Trump administration" after president lashes out
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
CBS NewsBApr 13, 10:26 AM
Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
NBC NewsBApr 13, 3:06 AM
Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' after Trump labels him 'weak' and 'terrible' in feud over Iran war
Pope Leo XIV hit back Monday after President Donald Trump sharply criticized him as “WEAK on crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy” after the pontiff's Iran war criticism.
CBS NewsBApr 12, 11:17 PM
Pope Leo, President Trump at odds over immigration in U.S. and Iran war
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States.
NBC NewsBApr 13, 12:19 PM
Pope Pushes Back Against Trump in Feud Over Iran War
The fallout over the Iran war has extended to a clash between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, after the pontiff voiced his concerns about the United States-led military campaign. Trump harshl
NBC NewsBApr 13, 2:36 AM
Trump says he’s ‘not a big fan’ of Pope Leo
Trump says he’s ‘not a big fan’ of Pope Leo
CBS NewsBApr 12, 11:17 PM
When Pope Leo, American cardinals choose to speak up on U.S. politics
In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out.
LA TimesAApr 10, 10:00 AM
Arellano: Pope Leo's brave stance against Trump
Rather than cower before a despot who makes the Pharaoh in the Old Testament seem as stable and kind as St. Francis, the first American pope has resisted Trump like a protester at a "No Kings" rally.
New York TimesAApr 13, 11:36 AM
Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why
The pontiff’s journey to the world’s poorest continent will demonstrate his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.
New York TimesAApr 13, 12:40 PM
Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.
Raw StoryCApr 13, 1:17 AM
Trump rages at 'weak' Pope Leo XIV over criticisms: 'Leo should get his act together!'
President Donald Trump raged at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night after the Pope criticized the president. Pope Leo has been an outspoken critic of Trump's war with Iran, and called
MSNBCCApr 13, 9:09 AM
Pope Leo hits back at Trump’s lambasting, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
The Pope stressed that he was not making a direct attack against Trump or anyone else with his general appeal for peace and criticisms of the war in Iran. The post Pope Leo hits back at Trump’s lambas
PoliticoAApr 10, 5:57 PM
Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing
The Pope is pushing back against rhetoric used by U.S. leaders to frame the Iran war as divinely sanctioned.
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The HillBApr 13, 12:34 PM
Pope Leo responds to Trump’s attack: ‘I’m not afraid of the Trump administration’
Pope Leo XIV shot back at President Trump after the president went after him on his Truth Social platform Sunday, saying he does not fear Trump. “I’m not afraid of the Trump administration or of speak
BBC NewsAApr 13, 12:50 PM
Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
AxiosAApr 13, 4:04 AM
Trump unleashes tirade against "weak," "terrible" Pope Leo
President Trump lashed out against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, calling him "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy" and accusing him of "catering to the Radical Left." The big picture: Trump
PBS NewsHourAApr 12, 9:22 PM
A president and a pope: Two of the world's most influential Americans at odds over Iran
Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago.
The DispatchAApr 12, 11:00 AM
Pope Leo’s Case Against the Iran War Is Not Political
His comments about the Iran war should be viewed in light of Catholic tradition.
Al JazeeraBApr 13, 7:36 AM
Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
ReutersAApr 13, 2:33 AM
Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa - Reuters
Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa Reuters
PBS NewsHourAApr 11, 6:42 PM
Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
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Daily CallerDApr 13, 10:23 AM
‘I Have No Fear’: Pope Leo Responds To Trump’s Biggest Attack Yet
Pope Leo Responds To Trump's Biggest Attack Yet
Just the NewsCApr 13, 12:00 AM
Pope Leo responds to president's criticism: 'I have no fear of the Trump administration'
The American-born pope also said his stance is not a direct attack against President Trump.
The BlazeCApr 13, 12:35 PM
Pope responds after repeated attacks by Trump over war criticism: 'I have no fear'
President Donald Trump has in recent days lambasted several influential critics of the U.S.-Israeli military actions in and around Iran, including long-time supporters Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and
Washington ExaminerCApr 13, 12:05 PM
Pope Leo dismisses Trump’s Iran war digs: ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’
Pope Leo XIV dismissed President Donald Trump’s scathing rebuke of the Vatican’s stances on the Iran war on Monday morning, telling reporters he has been spreading the word of the gospel. “I have no f
Fox NewsCApr 13, 11:45 AM
Pope Leo says he's unafraid of the Trump admin after president calls him 'terrible' on foreign policy
Pope Leo XIV fires back at President Trump, saying his calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and should not be treated as a political argument.
The Gateway PunditDApr 13, 12:45 PM
President Trump TORCHES “Weak-on-Crime” Pope Leo XIV in Epic Takedown — Calls Out Vatican’s Radical Leftist Turn
President Donald Trump just delivered a blistering, no-holds-barred takedown of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, exposing the Vatican leader as weak on crime, disastrous on foreign polic
Just the NewsCApr 12, 12:00 AM
Trump rips Pope Leo, says he should 'focus on being a great Pope, not a politician'
"If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican. Unfortunately, Leo’s Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons, does not sit well with me, nor does the fact that he meets with Obama Symp
RealClearPoliticsBApr 13, 12:28 PM
How the Pope Should Retaliate Against Trump
Daily CallerDApr 13, 4:42 AM
Trump Lambasts ‘Weak’ Leo XIV, Urges Him To ‘Focus On Being A Great Pope, Not A Politician’
'It's hurting him very badly and, more importantly, it's hurting the Catholic Church!'
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