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Trump attacks Pope Leon XIV over criticism of US policy
On Truth Social, President Trump accused Pope Leon XIV of being weak on crime and poor on foreign policy, urged him to stop pleasing the radical left, and rejected papal criticism of US actions regarding Iran and Venezuela.
Apr 13th 2026 · United States
Insights
- President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social calling Pope Leon XIV weak on crime and terrible in foreign policy.
- Trump criticized the pope's remarks on Iran and Venezuela and said he does not want a pope who criticizes the US president.
- He urged the pope to stop pleasing the radical left and to focus on being a pope rather than a politician.
- Trump suggested the pope was elected because he was American and told him to be grateful and use common sense.
- Trump said he prefers the pope's brother Louis because he is aligned with MAGA.
- The pope has in his first year warned about global risks, urged dialogue over displays of force, and called for Venezuelan sovereignty, comments that coincided with US Iran talks in Pakistan.
Sources
- León XIV frente a Trump www.expansion.com
- Trump chama Papa Leão XIV de 'fraco' e diz que postura de pontífice prejudica Igreja Católica g1.globo.com
- Trump arremete contra el papa León XIV: "No quiero un papa que critique al presidente de EEUU" www.20minutos.es
- Trump también dispara al papa León XIV… y hay una frase que acapara toda la atención www.huffingtonpost.es
- Pope Leo XIV says Trump's threat to destroy Iran civilization is 'unacceptable' www.smh.com.au
- Donald Trump lashes Pope Leo on social media for criticism of Iran war www.ft.com
- Trump attacks Pope Leo, taking credit for his election as bishop of Rome www.washingtonpost.com
- ‘I’m not a fan’: Trump rebukes Pope Leo XIV over Iran nuclear stance gulfnews.com
- Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with American pontiff www.npr.org
- Trump hits out at ‘very liberal’ Pope Leo after criticism over Iran conflict www.independent.co.uk
- Trump launches new attack on Pope Leo as he posts bizarre AI image www.independent.co.uk
- Trump attacks Pope Leo for opposing war www.premiumtimesng.com
- Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war www.bbc.com
- “I’m not a fan of Pope Leo”: Trump criticises pontiff over Iran comments www.euronews.com
- “I’m not a fan of Pope Leo”: Trump criticises pontiff over Iran comments www.euronews.com
- Donald Trump criticises Pope in tirade www.smh.com.au
- El feroz ataque de Trump al Papa: "Debería dejar de complacer a la izquierda radical" www.libertaddigital.com
- Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoging feud with Catholic Church leader over Iran war www.euronews.com
- Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack www.straitstimes.com
- Trump es compara amb Jesucrist i critica el papa Lleó XIV www.elpuntavui.cat
- Trump lambasts Pope Leo over Iran war criticism www.theglobeandmail.com
- 'Enough of war!': Pope Leo XIV publicly opposes Trump, who fiercely criticizes him in return www.lemonde.fr
- 'Don't fear him': Pope Leo takes on Trump, says won't back down on war criticism timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- León XIV responde a los ataques de Trump: "La Iglesia tiene la obligación moral de ir contra la guerra" www.libertaddigital.com
- Watch: U.S. President Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV over Iran remarks www.thehindu.com
- Trump fumes at 1st American pope over Leo's anti-war stance www.dailysabah.com
- Presidente do Irã condena 'insulto' de Trump ao papa Leão XIV e acusa presidente dos EUA de profanação g1.globo.com
- Susanna Griso, sobre las declaraciones de Trump del papa León XIV: "Cuántas mentiras se pueden decir" www.20minutos.es
- Why Trump is lashing out at Pope Leo over Iran www.cbsnews.com
- US-Vatican feud over Iran: Pope Leo pushes back on Trump's criticism www.france24.com
- Trump’s history of clashes with Popes as president’s feud with Leo escalates www.independent.co.uk
- Italy rallies round pope as Trump attack tests ties with Meloni www.straitstimes.com
- Why is Trump picking a fight with the pope? www.dawn.com
- Trump Says Iran Reached Out, Won’t Apologize to Pope, More www.bloomberg.com
- Trump contra el Papa www.abc.es
- Meloni cierra filas con León XIV: «Las palabras de Trump sobre el Papa son inaceptables» www.abc.es
- Latest from the White House as Trump bashes Pope Leo, begins blockade on Iranian ports www.cbsnews.com
- Italy rallies round pope as Trump attack tests ties with Meloni www.channelnewsasia.com
- Trump doubles down in Pope feud, refuses to apologise www.aljazeera.com