Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV: 'Weak on Crime' and 'Terrible for Foreign Policy'
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CBS NewsBApr 13, 10:26 AM
Pope responds after Trump calls him "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."
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.
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, 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.
The AtlanticAApr 10, 2:18 PM
The Iran War Showed a New Side of Pope Leo
Don’t call him the quiet pope anymore.
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.
CBS NewsBApr 13, 3:00 AM
4/12/2026: Pope Leo's Church; Risk on the Road; What Happened to the Great White Sharks?
First, Pope Leo's voice on American politics. Then, a report on the ticking time bomb on U.S. roadways. And, South Africa's missing great white sharks.
The New RepublicBApr 7, 9:11 PM
Pope Leo Condemns Trump’s “Unacceptable” Threat to Destroy Iran
The leader of the Catholic Church has denounced Donald Trump’s warmongering rhetoric. Pope Leo XIV described the U.S. president’s recent threats to obliterate Iranian civilization as “truly unacceptab
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
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
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV Sunday as “WEAK on crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy,” igniting a feud with the first American leader of the Catholic Church after the pont
NBC NewsBApr 13, 3:47 AM
Trump blasts Pope Leo following criticism over war
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV in remarks to reporters and on social media, stating at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, that he is “not a big fan of Pope Leo” and does not think “he’s doi
New York TimesAApr 13, 4:01 AM
What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa
The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.
New York TimesAApr 13, 4:01 AM
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.
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Al JazeeraBApr 13, 5:42 AM
‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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.
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.
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
BBC NewsAApr 13, 10:20 AM
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".
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.
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BreitbartDApr 13, 3:42 AM
Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV: 'Weak on Crime' and 'Terrible for Foreign Policy'
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him as "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," and added that he does not want a Pope who opposes the actions of the Trump administra
Fox NewsCApr 13, 1:55 AM
Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments
President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.
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!'
NY PostCApr 13, 9:36 AM
Pope Leo says he doesn’t want to get into debate with Trump after president’s Iran war swipe
Pope Leo said Monday he doesn’t want to get into a debate with President Trump after the commander-in-chief blasted the pontiff for his rebukes of the Iran war. The pontiff, 70, said he would continue
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
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
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