Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again over Iran

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31 May 2026 • 7:23 AM MYT
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Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again over Iran

  • Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV regarding Iran's nuclear program, asserting that the country must be nuclear-free.
  • Trump reshared a social media post from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who had attended a prayer with Pope Leo at the Vatican.
  • In his comment, Trump suggested someone should inform the Pope that the Chicago Mayor is "useless" and that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.
  • This marks another instance of disagreement between Trump and Pope Leo concerning Iran, following Trump's earlier accusation that the pontiff was "endangering Catholics" by supporting Iran's nuclear ambitions.
  • Pope Leo responded by emphasizing the Church's mission to preach peace and its long-standing, clear opposition to all nuclear weapons.

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