Pope Leo XIV gains ground over Trump in latest poll amid Iran tensions

TL;DR
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Pope Leo XIV with about 60% approval vs. 36% for Trump, as Iran tensions linger; the pope’s stance on Iran policy has attracted Catholic voters and could influence midterm politics, while Trump’s attacks risk alienating that swing group.
- Pope Leo's popularity withstands Trump's papal attacks Axios
- Giorgia Meloni condemns Donald Trump's 'unacceptable' criticism of Pope BBC
- Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme AP News
- Catholic Vance Breaks Silence on Trump's Jesus-Like Image Amid Outcry From Other Conservatives Time Magazine
- Pope says ‘world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ amid feud with Trump’s White House The Guardian
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