The Trump-Pope clash is escalating again, with Pope Leo XIV now publicly pushing back after Trump repeatedly accused him, without evidence, of supporting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Without naming Trump directly, the pontiff delivered a sharp rebuke. Scroll down to read what he said.

'If anyone wants to criticise me, do so truthfully': Pope Leo slams Trump over Iran nuclear claims

Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV echoes a long history of conflict between the rulers and the papacy. From Roman persecutions to Napoleon, popes faced exile, imprisonment, and death in clashes with emperors and kings. Here is a recap in the wake of the US president's remarks against the pope

Trump vs Pope Leo: Being the Pope can be a deadly business. Many pontiffs were ousted, persecuted, exiled or even killed

Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, calling him "weak" after the pontiff criticised the U.S.-led war in Iran. Trump accused the Pope of political bias and radicalism.

'Weak on crime, terrible on foreign policy': Trump targets Pope Leo over his Iran war remark

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'If anyone wants to criticise me, do so truthfully': Pope Leo slams Trump over Iran nuclear claims

Trump vs Pope Leo: Being the Pope can be a deadly business

'Weak on crime, terrible on foreign policy': Trump targets Pope Leo