Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran - Reuters
Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran Reuters
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"blasphemy"
— Douglas Wilson , Activist
"At the very least, it invites conversation."
— JD Vance , Politician
"WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He’s a very liberal person."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of war!"
— Pope Leo XIV , Other
"disheartened at Trump’s disparaging words about the Holy Father."
— Archbishop Paul Coakley , Other
"Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy. I don't want a Pope who thinks it's OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope a politician. He is the Vicar of Christ who speaks from the truth of the Gospel and for the care of souls."
— Archbishop Paul S. Coakley , Other
Key People
Archbishop Paul Coakley is the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley is the current president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A Calvinist pastor known for his conservative views and influence in Christian circles.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxPdW90cUVScU5Ob2lXRjhTR1JUbVNuaENSbkhFaEU0dEhORlFJbndqSmQ3STJuLWFsOWl3SGlJRkNuUFk5b3ZGUExPc3dURUstdHN5QlM4Y3A5LUZUYkdGZ05DbU9TT0tQaV83ek56d1g0WEl4Rk8waWJUcW9iRUU2TkMyVVg5aHFkeElleTNwOTgtQVRkQ0hvZElNMFlFNFhCb1dyc19ZWXVoMGxsSHpIbXhnbzY5YnY0NU5Fcko1VzVmZmpyd3RaTzVlNA?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Coverage of Vice President JD Vance's rally in Georgia, where attendees expressed discontent over President Trump's war with Iran and his feud with Pope Leo XIV.
Analysis of President Trump's strong criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's opposition to the Iran war, marking a rare public clash between a U.S. president and the pope.
Coverage of President Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV's stance on the Iran war, highlighting the escalating tensions between the U.S. government and the Catholic Church.
An article critiquing President Trump's recent remarks about Pope Leo XIV, highlighting tensions over the Iran war and the president's inflammatory rhetoric.
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