Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV as Weak Over Iran War Criticism, Posts Christ Image

Trump launched an unprecedented personal attack on Pope Leo XIV.

He branded the pontiff as WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.

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Trump claimed credit for Leo's elevation, saying he wouldn't be pope if Trump weren't in the White House.

The pope responded that he doesn't want to get into a debate and will continue to speak out against war.

The feud marks a sharp departure from the usually cordial relationship between U.S. presidents and the Vatican.

Trump's AI-generated image drew immediate backlash.

Marjorie Taylor Greene denounced the post as replacing Jesus.

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Archbishop Paul Coakley said he was disheartened by Trump's words.

The image was widely described as blasphemous during the Easter season.

Pope Leo has been a vocal critic of the Iran conflict.

He framed peace as a Gospel imperative.

The pope's emergence as a moral counterweight fueled tensions.

The Vatican and White House have been openly at odds over deportations and military force.

The attacks represent a dramatic reversal from Trump's initial tone.

The feud has drawn rebukes from both Democratic and Republican figures.

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Polling shows 42 percent of Americans view Leo favorably.

The dispute exposes deeper philosophical differences.