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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

policies and the brand of Catholic nationalism represented by JD Vance. But he is now highly critical of the US president's behaviour towards Pope Leo. "President Trump does not understand how Catholicism works

Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’

immigrants. The pope has previously questioned whether the Trump administration’s hardline policies are in line with the Catholic Church’s strict pro-life teachings, in remarks that drew sharp criticism from conservative US Catholics

‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope

Leo XIV](https://www.theguardian.com/world/pope-leo-xiv) against the war in Iran has tested that proposition. The pope has been broadly and consistently critical of war, but pointedly critical of the American attacks in Iran. On Palm

Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as new bishop of West Virginia

policies toward immigrants, according to the [Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2026/05/01/pope-leo-bishops-menjivar-boxie/). Menjivar-Ayala said he accepted his new role “with great joy and humility” at a Friday-morning news conference. Born on 14 August

Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

criticized the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, advocated for diplomacy and warned against the use of force. Last month, Trump labeled Pope Leo as "weak" and "terrible on foreign policy." On Monday, Trump

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

immigration policies. Trump also claimed Leo was in favor of Iran having nuclear weapons. Trump continued his attacks Tuesday night with another social media post, saying, "Will someone please tell Pope Leo that Iran

‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attendees weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

Policy” and claiming that Leo’s ascension as the first American-born pontiff should be considered a response by the church to Trump’s election. The president subsequently [posted](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/13/trump-ai-image-christ-like-figure-backlash) an AI-generated

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

immigration enforcement for the remainder of Trump's term. Initially, Johnson sided with the conservatives, but later changed his stance as reconciliation dragged on. He said now that reconciliation is moving, Republicans could also approve

Trump's Truth Social lays bare narrow obsessions of an extremely online president

immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, was also busy insulting his critics, posting pictures of his proposed ballroom, and continuing to insist on the lie that he won the 2020 election. The president also has unorthodox posting