US President Donald Trump has once again launched attack on Pope Leo XIV on Saturday (May 29) as he met Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Claiming that Johnson is “useless,” Trump suggested that Vatican officials should have cautioned the pontiff against hosting the Democratic leader. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, the Republican leader expressed his disapproval of the diplomatic engagement in Italy. "Someone should explain to the Pope that the Mayor of Chicago is useless, and that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon!" Trump wrote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-shares-ai-image-of-himself-as-jesus-christ-after-slamming-pope-leo-as-weak-terrible-how-the-feud-began-1776051410819">Trump shares AI-image of himself as Christ</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Trump had reiterated his staunch opposition to the pontiff's theological and political stances. "I don't want a Pope who thinks it's OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. I don't want a Pope who thinks it's terrible that America attacked Venezuela," he wrote. In the same statement, the President firmly rejected external oversight regarding his domestic mandate, adding, “I don't want a Pope who criticises the President of the United States because I'm doing exactly what I was elected to do.” Expanding on his security concerns, Trump has also charged the pontiff with "endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people", alleging that the religious leader's diplomatic stances inadvertently condone the development of nuclear armaments by the Iranian regime.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-has-a-iran-nuclear-bomb-message-for-pope-leo-days-after-branding-him-weak-will-someone-please-tell-him-1776226457808">'Will someone please tell him...': Trump has a 'Iran nuclear bomb' message for Pope Leo</a><h3>Trump-Pope Tensions Resurface</h3>The sharp remarks from the US President appear to have reignited his highly publicised friction with the head of the Vatican. Though Trump celebrated the announcement that Leo XIV would be the first-ever American pontiff, Trump's opposition of Pope stems from Pope's remarks on Iran war. Since the war began, Pope Leo has called the war "unjust" and condemned Trump’s threats of total destruction as "truly unacceptable." Pope Leo has also criticized the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts and ICE raids, describing the treatment of migrants as "inhuman" and an "affront to God-given human dignity."Pope declined an invitation to join Trump’s "Board of Peace" for Gaza and canceled a planned US visit for the country’s 250th anniversary in July 2026, choosing instead to meet with migrants. Trump courted a major controversy as he shared an AI-image of himself on Truth Social in which he appears like Jesus Christ. He later said that he assumed the picture depicts him as a doctor.

US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff met Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at the Vatican. Trump accused the Pope of being soft on Iran and foreign policy issues, reviving a long-running feud, while the Vatican defended its independence and diplomatic engagement.

US President Donald Trump has once again launched attack on Pope Leo XIV on Saturday (May 29) as he met Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Claiming that Johnson is “useless,” Trump suggested that Vatican officials should have cautioned the pontiff against hosting the Democratic leader. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, the Republican leader expressed his disapproval of the diplomatic engagement in Italy. "Someone should explain to the Pope that the Mayor of Chicago is useless, and that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon!" Trump wrote. Also Read: Trump shares AI-image of himself as Christ Earlier, Trump had reiterated his staunch opposition to the pontiff's theological and political stances. "I don't want a Pope who thinks it's OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. I don't want a Pope who thinks it's terrible that America attacked Venezuela," he wrote. In the same statement, the President firmly rejected external oversight regarding his domestic mandate, adding, “I don't want a Pope who criticises the President of the United States because I'm doing exactly what I was elected to do.” Expanding on his security concerns, Trump has also charged the pontiff with "endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people", alleging that the religious leader's diplomatic stances inadvertently condone the development of nuclear armaments by the Iranian regime. Also Read: 'Will someone please tell him...': Trump has a 'Iran nuclear bomb' message for Pope Leo Trump-Pope Tensions Resurface The sharp remarks from the US President appear to have reignited his highly publicised friction with the head of the Vatican. Though Trump celebrated the announcement that Leo XIV would be the first-ever American pontiff, Trump's opposition of Pope stems from Pope's remarks on Iran war. Since the war began, Pope Leo has called the war "unjust" and condemned Trump’s threats of total destruction as "truly unacceptable." Pope Leo has also criticized the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts and ICE raids, describing the treatment of migrants as "inhuman" and an "affront to God-given human dignity."Pope declined an invitation to join Trump’s "Board of Peace" for Gaza and canceled a planned US visit for the country’s 250th anniversary in July 2026, choosing instead to meet with migrants. Trump courted a major controversy as he shared an AI-image of himself on Truth Social in which he appears like Jesus Christ. He later said that he assumed the picture depicts him as a doctor.

US President Donald Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff met Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at the Vatican. Trump accused the Pope of being soft on Iran and foreign policy issues, reviving a long-running feud, while the Vatican defended its independence and diplomatic engagement.

'Someone should explain...': Trump renews attack on Pope Leo for meeting 'useless' Chicago mayor

Pope Leo XIV sharpened his criticism of war rhetoric and blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth while reiterating a call for peace amid his standoff with US President Donald Trump and his administration. Addressing a gathering in Bamenda, Cameroon, on Thursday, the Pope warned against invoking religion to justify violence.“Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth,” he said, adding, “Blessed are the peacemakers.”The comments come as the Trump administration has framed its military actions in Iran as a “just war,” claiming alignment with Christian principles, a position the Pope has firmly rejected.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-says-israel-won-t-retreat-from-positions-in-lebanon-during-10-day-ceasefire-1776367731291">Netanyahu says Israel won’t retreat from positions in Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire</a>&nbsp;He called for a “decisive change of course” that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land and its people for military or economic gain.“The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters!”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-s-president-declined-to-speak-with-netanyahu-insisted-ceasefire-precede-negotiations-1776359928103">Lebanon’s president declined to speak with Netanyahu, insisted ceasefire precede negotiations</a>&nbsp;Importantly, the remarks were delivered in a region grappling with its own decade-long separatist conflict.&nbsp;Leo earlier said that Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, drawing sharp criticism from Trump, who earlier this week described the pontiff as terrible on foreign policy. The dispute has since escalated, with Vice President JD Vance also urging the Pope to be more “careful” when speaking on theological matters.However, the Pope has shown no signs of softening his stance and said he had no fear of the Trump administration and would continue to speak out loudly about the message of the Gospel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-this-will-be-my-10th-trump-announces-10-day-ceasefire-between-israel-and-lebanon-1776354944757">‘This will be my 10th’: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon</a>&nbsp;In Cameroon, Leo also took aim at governance failures, indirectly criticising long-time President Paul Biya. He said public authorities must act as bridges, “never as sources of division,” stressing that “authentic peace” arises when everyone feels protected, heard and respected.&nbsp;The Pope also condemned the scale of military spending worldwide. “The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pope Leo XIV earlier said that Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, drawing sharp criticism from Donald Trump, who had described the pontiff as terrible on foreign policy. The dispute has since escalated.

Pope Leo XIV sharpened his criticism of war rhetoric and blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth while reiterating a call for peace amid his standoff with US President Donald Trump and his administration. Addressing a gathering in Bamenda, Cameroon, on Thursday, the Pope warned against invoking religion to justify violence. “Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth,” he said, adding, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” The comments come as the Trump administration has framed its military actions in Iran as a “just war,” claiming alignment with Christian principles, a position the Pope has firmly rejected. Also Read: Netanyahu says Israel won’t retreat from positions in Lebanon during 10-day ceasefire He called for a “decisive change of course” that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land and its people for military or economic gain. “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters!” Also Read: Lebanon’s president declined to speak with Netanyahu, insisted ceasefire precede negotiations Importantly, the remarks were delivered in a region grappling with its own decade-long separatist conflict. Leo earlier said that Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, drawing sharp criticism from Trump, who earlier this week described the pontiff as terrible on foreign policy. The dispute has since escalated, with Vice President JD Vance also urging the Pope to be more “careful” when speaking on theological matters. However, the Pope has shown no signs of softening his stance and said he had no fear of the Trump administration and would continue to speak out loudly about the message of the Gospel. Also Read: ‘This will be my 10th’: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon In Cameroon, Leo also took aim at governance failures, indirectly criticising long-time President Paul Biya. He said public authorities must act as bridges, “never as sources of division,” stressing that “authentic peace” arises when everyone feels protected, heard and respected. The Pope also condemned the scale of military spending worldwide. “The masters of war pretend not to know that it takes only a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild,” he said.

Pope Leo XIV earlier said that Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, drawing sharp criticism from Donald Trump, who had described the pontiff as terrible on foreign policy. The dispute has since escalated.

‘Woe to those who manipulate God for war’: Pope Leo condemns ‘tyrants’ amid Trump feud

US President Donald Trump escalates tensions with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war, defending his stance on Iran’s nuclear threat and claiming mass protests in Tehran. The feud intensifies amid Vatican criticism, AI-image backlash, and growing diplomatic strain between Washington and the Holy See.


US President Donald Trump escalates tensions with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war, defending his stance on Iran’s nuclear threat and claiming mass protests in Tehran. The feud intensifies amid Vatican criticism, AI-image backlash, and growing diplomatic strain between Washington and the Holy See.

'Will someone please tell him...': Trump has a 'Iran nuclear bomb' message for Pope Leo days after branding him ‘weak’

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'Someone should explain...': Trump renews attack on Pope Leo for meeting 'useless' Chicago mayor

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