Trump, Pope Exchange Barbs Amid Iran Tensions

Amid escalating military tensions with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have publicly exchanged criticism. President Trump struck back at Pope Leo XIV, who had criticized the Iran war and stated that God rejects the prayers of leaders who initiate conflict, calling him "weak on crime and terrible on foreign policy." Trump added, "If I weren't in the White House, Pope Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican."

President Trump later deleted a social media post after sharing an AI-generated image that depicted him as a Christ-like figure healing people, drawing criticism.

Pope Leo XIV stated he would continue his message for peace, adding that he does not fear the Trump administration.

U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his position that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, holding firm to a stance contrary to the Pope's message of peace.