politics
April 14, 2026
Meloni voices support for pope in Trump feud: 'Unacceptable'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Europe, sided with Pope Leo XIV in his feud with the president.
TL;DR
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized President Donald Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV as unacceptable.
- Meloni expressed solidarity with the Pope and stated she would not be comfortable in a society where religious leaders follow political leaders' directives.
- Trump responded by expressing shock and disappointment in Meloni, accusing her of not supporting him on NATO and Iran.
- The dispute has caused divisions within the Italian right wing, with figures like Matteo Salvini also criticizing Trump's comments.
- The article notes historical instances where the Catholic Church has supported or even initiated warfare.