Trump hits out at Pope Leo in extraordinary attack calling him 'weak' and 'terrible'
- Posted on April 13, 2026
- By The Mirror
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In brief
In a contentious statement, the former U.S. President criticized Pope Leo's advocacy for global peace initiatives, arguing that religious leaders should refrain from political commentary. Trump challenged the pontiff's positions, characterizing them as ineffective and suggesting they reflect influence from progressive movements. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and Vatican officials regarding appropriate boundaries in international discourse and moral leadership.
Trump hits out at Pope Leo in extraordinary attack calling him 'weak' and 'terrible'
President Trump has unleashed a blistering assault on Pope Leo after the pontiff called for world peace, insisting he must not 'criticise the President' and demanding he 'use common sense' and 'stop catering to the radical left'
