United States
Trump escalates feud with Pope Leo XIV
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:04 UTC · 1 source
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his public feud with Pope Leo XIV, accusing Christian Zionists of being on a crusade against the Vatican. This follows Trump's previous claim that the Pope was interfering in U.S. politics and his administration's cancellation of a contract with Catholic Charities. The remarks deepen the rift between the Trump administration and the Vatican, which has criticized the use of religion for political purposes.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:04 UTC · First reported: 3h ago