Donald Trump launches extraordinary attack on Pope Leo calling him ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’
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President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack against Pope Leo XIV, criticizing his leadership and political views. Trump stated he believes the Pope is "weak" on crime and foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran and Venezuela. The criticism followed Pope Leo's remarks suggesting a "delusion of omnipotence" was fueling the US-Israel war in Iran and his previous statements against those who wage war. Trump specifically objected to the Pope's perceived stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions and the US intervention in Venezuela. The unusual public dispute highlights a significant divergence in opinion between the US President and the head of the Catholic Church.
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AI-ExtractedTrump warned of mass strikes against Iranian power plants and other infrastructure before a ceasefire.
The pope didn’t mention the United States or Trump by name during an evening prayer service.
Trump said, “Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy”.
Pope Leo suggested over the weekend that a “delusion of omnipotence” was fuelling the US-Israel war in Iran.
Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, saying he didn’t think the US-born leader of the Catholic church is “doing a very good job”.
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