WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump intensified criticism of Pope Leo XIV as tensions grow over the ongoing Iran conflict and U.S. foreign policy.
In remarks to reporters and on social media, Trump described the pope as “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” responding to Leo’s recent calls for peace and criticism of wartime rhetoric. The pope had previously condemned threats to destroy Iranian civilization, stating such actions would violate international law and urging diplomatic solutions.
The dispute highlights a widening divide between the White House and the Vatican during a period of heightened geopolitical tension. Trump defended his administration’s approach, while dismissing the pope’s stance on global security issues.
Religious leaders in the United States also weighed in. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he was “disheartened” by the president’s remarks, emphasizing respect for the pontiff.
The exchange comes as the pope prepares for an international trip focused on diplomacy and humanitarian issues, while the Iran conflict continues to influence global political and economic conditions.
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