politics

April 18, 2026

The President and the Pope

Panelists joined to discuss Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV for his comments about the war in Iran.

The President and the Pope

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo has become more vocal about concerns regarding Iran.
  • Pope Leo has spoken aggressively against military leaders using religion to justify actions.
  • Trump has not backed down from his stance and refuses to apologize.
  • Catholic voters are identified as a significant swing group in the country.
  • The President is described as not operating from a position of strength.