April 13, 2026
Bishop Barron says Trump ‘owes the pope an apology’
Bishop Robert Barron says Trump owes Pope Leo XIV an apology after the president posted scathing remarks on Truth Social criticizing the new pontiff.
TL;DR
- Bishop Robert Barron believes President Trump should apologize to Pope Leo XIV for his Truth Social posts.
- Barron stated Trump's remarks were inappropriate, disrespectful, and did not contribute to constructive conversation.
- He suggested Catholics in the Trump administration meet with Vatican officials for dialogue.
- Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV's stance on foreign policy, the Iran war, and the handling of COVID-19 church services.
- Pope Leo XIV stated he has no fear of the Trump administration and does not view his role as political.
- Ashley McGuire of The Catholic Association also criticized Trump's remarks as disparaging and disrespectful to the Pope and Catholics.