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How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated

President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's… Grouped from 8 articles across 6 sources.

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CBS NewsApr 18, 2026, 11:17 PM

How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated

President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.

The Globe and MailApr 18, 2026, 8:15 PM

Pope Leo downplays reports of feud with Trump

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects."

ABC AustraliaApr 18, 2026, 7:11 PM

How Trump turned on the first US-born Pope

US President Donald Trump described Pope Leo XIV's accession to the papacy as a meaningful moment for America. But now he has said the pontiff is hurting the Catholic Church, and is weak. Here's how their relationship has developed over the past year.

Fox NewsApr 18, 2026, 6:32 PM

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

Pope Leo XIV said his remarks about the world being ravaged by tyrants were not directed at President Donald Trump amid their ongoing public exchange of words.

The Straits TimesApr 17, 2026, 10:19 AM

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Popes have long been a moral voice on the global stage, loudly decrying situations of injustice.

DWApr 18, 2026, 7:10 PM

Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace

En route to Angola for a three-day visit, Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders have traded barbs since the pope spoke out against the Iran war.

The Globe and MailApr 17, 2026, 12:30 PM

Pope Leo debuts new, forceful speaking style as he steps onto the world stage

Pontiff has been issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that have sparked repeated attacks from Trump

The Straits TimesApr 17, 2026, 6:49 PM

Pope Leo slams AI abuse after Trump’s Jesus post

The pontiff said the replacement of reality by AI simulation could spread polarisation, conflict, fear and violence.

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