Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV Over Foreign Policy and Military Actions
US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV for his stance on US military actions in Iran and Venezuela. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump described the pope as 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy.' The feud escalated following a prayer service led by Leo at St Peter's Basilica, coinciding with US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan. Trump accused Leo of defending Iran's nuclear ambitions and failing to address issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This conflict highlights growing tensions between the White House and the Vatican, particularly regarding US military interventions and their implications for global peace.
Published 2 days ago • 13 Apr 2026, 07:12 AM IST