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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Oisin Mcilroy

Trump’s history of clashes with Popes as president’s feud with Leo escalates

President Trump has characterised Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK” on crime and “terrible” on foreign policy, marking just the latest in a string of clashes between the president and the pontiffs.

Last week, Pope Leo described Trump’s warning that an “entire civilization will die tonight”, referring to Iran, as “truly unacceptable.” The pope also suggested there is a “delusion of omnipotence” driving war between the United States and Iran.

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