US bishops push back as Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV
TL;DR
American bishops defended Pope Leo XIV against President Trump’s criticisms, stressing that the pope is a spiritual leader and not Trump’s rival. Trump disparaged Leo XIV on Truth Social and posted a controversial image, drawing backlash even from some supporters. Leo XIV said he’s unfazed and won’t engage in a debate, while Bishop Barron and others called the remarks inappropriate and urged an apology, amid broader Vatican–White House tensions over policy toward Iran.
- American bishops ‘disheartened’ by Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo Politico
- Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism CNN
- Conservative Christians Angry With Trump Over Posting Christ-Like Image Forbes
- After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure The New York Times
- Trump Insults the Pope, Doesn’t Seem to Know What His Job Is New York Magazine
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