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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 10 articles across 5 sources.

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CBS NewsApr 19, 2026, 11:14 AM

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.

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.

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 1:20 AM

US Catholics unsettled by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

American Catholics are a key voting bloc; the spat could make Republicans vulnerable in the midterms.

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."

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 6:44 AM

How feud with Trump helped Pope Leo find his voice

US President Donald Trump’s attacks have made the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics more combative.

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 5:28 AM

Pope Leo takes Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

The pontiff has spoken out against “tyrants” and those who use religion to justify war.

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 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.

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 18, 2026, 4:21 AM

In Phoenix, Trump eyes lower petrol prices and frets about the midterms

US President Donald Trump has been trying to downplay the economic consequences of the Iran war.

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