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Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

It comes two days after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff on social media. Grouped from 10 articles across 4 sources.

10 reports4 sourcesApr 14, 2026, 2:18 PM
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The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 2:18 PM

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

It comes two days after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff on social media.

CBS NewsApr 13, 2026, 11:53 PM

Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report

President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.

The Straits TimesApr 14, 2026, 3:01 AM

President v Pope: How feud with Leo could hurt Trump

The President risks alienating the religious right in November’s crucial US midterm elections.

CBS NewsApr 13, 2026, 11:54 PM

Clash between Pope Leo and Trump uncommonly public for Vatican

Clashes between U.S. presidents and popes are not new, but they've almost always been handled quietly. Chris Livesay reports.

CBS NewsApr 13, 2026, 11:53 PM

Trump doubles down on Pope Leo condemnation in exclusive interview

President Trump told CBS News on Monday that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" as he continued to bash the pontiff for his opposition to mass deportations and the Iran war. Norah O'Donnell, who spoke with the president, has more.

CBS NewsApr 13, 2026, 11:54 PM

Trump calls Pope Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy"

Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."

The Globe and MailApr 14, 2026, 2:55 AM

In feud with the Pope, Trump crosses red lines for some faithful supporters

The schism between the President and the Pontiff has intensified after Leo’s opposition to the war in Iran

The GuardianApr 14, 2026, 1:50 PM

JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: ‘Stick to matters of morality’

Catholic vice-president effectively tells Leo to stay in his lane after pope criticized the White House over the Iran war JD Vance has weighed in on Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo, effectively telling the pontiff to stay in his lane after the head of the Catholic church criticized the White House over the Iran war. “It would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality, to stick to matters of what’s going on in the Catholic church and let the president of the United States stick to dictating American public policy,” the vice-president – a Catholic convert himself – said in an interview on Fox News on Monday night. Continue reading...

CBS NewsApr 14, 2026, 1:11 PM

Pope Leo says he's "not afraid" to speak out as he clashes with Trump

Pope Leo and President Trump remain at odds, clashing over the Iran war. The pope said he's "not afraid" of "speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel." Chris Livesay reports.

CBS NewsApr 14, 2026, 12:02 AM

What to know about Trump and Pope Leo's feud over Iran, immigration

President Trump slammed Pope Leo again on Monday over the pontiff's criticisms of Mr. Trump's immigration policies and the Iran war. Norah O'Donnell and Chris Livesay report.

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