Trump Doubles Down In Criticizing Pope Leo Over Iran

The high-stakes feud between the White House and the Vatican just hit a new boiling point.

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to double down on his attacks against Pope Leo XIV.

The President is demanding that the religious leader acknowledge the "killings of protesters" in Iran while insisting that a nuclear-armed Tehran is "absolutely unacceptable."

This clash comes as the region sits on a powder keg.

Following the February 28 attacks by the U.S. and Israel, conflict has spiraled, leaving thousands dead and millions displaced.

While Iran denies having nukes, the Trump administration is operating on a "zero-tolerance" policy to ensure they never get the chance to build one.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, isn't staying silent. Earlier on Tuesday, he issued a stern warning about the risk of democracies sliding into "majoritarian tyranny."

The Pope has been a fierce critic of the war, famously stating that God rejects the prayers of those with "hands full of blood."

He also slammed the President's threat to destroy Iranian civilization as a moral failure.

The tension isn't just about the war.

The two leaders are also locking horns over U.S. immigration policy.

While the Pope calls for "deep reflection" and empathy for migrants, Trump is sticking to his hardline approach.

On Sunday, the President went as far as calling the Pope "weak" and "terrible" on crime and foreign policy.

With Pope Leo refusing to join the administration's "Board of Peace" initiative for Gaza, the bridge between the White House and the Vatican appears to be completely burned.