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Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV as "Very Liberal" Amid Conflict

4/13/2026

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Trump Critiques Pope

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on a flight back to Washington, calling him "very liberal."
Trump's remarks followed Pope Leo XIV's comments on the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, described as fueled by a "delusion of omnipotence."
Trump also expressed discontent with Leo XIV's stance on U.S. actions in Venezuela.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said the Pope is not a political rival but the Vicar of Christ.

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Trump Critiques Pope

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on a flight back to Washington, calling him "very liberal."
Trump's remarks followed Pope Leo XIV's comments on the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, described as fueled by a "delusion of omnipotence."
Trump also expressed discontent with Leo XIV's stance on U.S. actions in Venezuela.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said the Pope is not a political rival but the Vicar of Christ.

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