Trump blasts Pope Leo for criticism of U.S. foreign policy
2026-04-13 11:01:53 source：CNBC
April 12, 2026
President Donald Trump on Sunday bashed Pope Leo XIV over the U.S.-born Roman Catholic pontiff’s criticism of the U.S. war in Iran.
The president said he does not “want a Pope who criticizes the President of the United States because I’m doing exactly what I was elected, IN A LANDSLIDE, to do,” in a Truth Social post.
Trump linked the pope’s ascension to his return to office as president.
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