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Presidential Criticism of Pope Leo XIV

April 13 – April 14, 2026

President Trump has publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling the pontiff as weak on crime and ineffective regarding foreign policy and nuclear issues.

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Trump's Dark Night on Truth Social

theatlantic.com logoThe AtlanticCenter Left

Trump's Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P.

nytimes.com logoThe New York TimesCenter Left

North Texas Catholics criticize Trump's comments on Pope Leo, call for unity and peace

cbsnews.com logoCBS NewsCenter Left

Trump as Jesus post angers Christian conservatives who say it's 'blasphemy'

thehill.com logonews_articleCenter

Trump slams Pope Leo XIV as 'weak' on crime, nuclear policy

usatoday.com logoUSA TodayCenter Left

Trump says he is 'not a big fan' of 'weak' and 'terrible' Pope Leo

nbcnews.com logoNBC NewsCenter Left

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