Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Criticism, Claims Pope Owes Position To Him
Key Takeaways
- Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV, calling him 'weak' and 'terrible for foreign policy'.
- Pope Leo XIV said he has no fear of Trump and will keep speaking out.
- The dispute centers on Iran war policy and calls for peace.
Trump's Unprecedented Attack
President Trump launched an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV after the pope criticized Trump's war in Iran.
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Trump declared, I don't want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon.
He claimed If I hadn’t been in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City responded with Archbishop Coakley saying Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope a politician.
The attack sparked condemnation from across the political spectrum, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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