16 APR 2026
United States

Pope Leo XIV doubles down on Trump criticism

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 13:40 UTC · 1 source

Pope Leo XIV has escalated his public criticism of the Trump administration, doubling down on his previous remarks after facing a sharp rebuke from U.S. officials. The Vatican's stance comes after members of the administration reportedly told the pontiff to 'sit down and shut up,' framing his comments as inappropriate political interference. This marks a significant deterioration in relations between the Holy See and the White House, with the Pope refusing to back down from his critiques.

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TGDD Geopoliticsview10h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 13:40 UTC · First reported: 10h ago