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Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds

April 16, 2026

Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds

Pope Leo denounced people who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain" during a Cameroon speech.

'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican

April 16, 2026

'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican

CBS's "60 Minutes" accused of airing left-leaning segment critics say was designed to bait a conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

April 15, 2026

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

David Axelrod denies his Pope Leo XIV meeting was a precursor to a potential summit with former President Barack Obama amid accusations of politically motivated Trump criticism.

Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don't know’ about immigration

April 15, 2026

Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don't know’ about immigration

Trump border czar Tom Homan says he is open to talks with Pope Leo XIV amid the administration's feud with the Vatican over immigration.

JD Vance tells Pope Leo XIV to 'stick to matters of morality' and stay out of US public policy

April 14, 2026

JD Vance tells Pope Leo XIV to 'stick to matters of morality' and stay out of US public policy

President Trump posted criticisms of the American pope on Truth Social, calling him weak on crime, as Vance urges the Vatican to stay out of U.S. public policy.

Trump rejects American Bishop Robert Barron's call to apologize to Pope for 'disrespectful' comments

April 13, 2026

Trump rejects American Bishop Robert Barron's call to apologize to Pope for 'disrespectful' comments

President Trump rejects Bishop Barron's call to apologize to Pope Leo, arguing the Pope is wrong on Iran foreign policy and weak on crime issues.

Bishop Barron says Trump ‘owes the pope an apology’

April 13, 2026

Bishop Barron says Trump ‘owes the pope an apology’

Bishop Robert Barron says Trump owes Pope Leo XIV an apology after the president posted scathing remarks on Truth Social criticizing the new pontiff.

Pope Leo says he's unafraid of the Trump admin after president calls him 'terrible' on foreign policy

April 13, 2026

Pope Leo says he's unafraid of the Trump admin after president calls him 'terrible' on foreign policy

Pope Leo XIV fires back at President Trump, saying his calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and should not be treated as a political argument.

Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments

April 12, 2026

Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments

President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.

Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

April 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV begins a four-nation African visit Monday, traveling to the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church on his fourth foreign trip.