April 13, 2026
Trump, Pope Leo escalate feud over Iran war
A war of words erupted Monday between the world's two most influential Americans, President Trump and Pope Leo XIV, over the war in Iran in a feud that could upend Mr. Trump's support among the Christian right.
TL;DR
- President Trump and Pope Leo XIV are involved in a public dispute.
- The disagreement is centered on the war in Iran.
- This feud could negatively impact Trump's support from the Christian right.