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Pelosi Slams Trump's Pope Comments, Calls for Evaluation

4/14/2026

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House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Pope Leo XIV, suggesting they warrant a psychiatric evaluation.
Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being 'weak on crime' after he criticized the war in Iran, saying it stems from a 'delusion of omnipotence'.
Pelosi defended the pope's remarks as a matter of values, not politics.
The pope responded, asserting he has 'no fear' in speaking out.

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House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Pope Leo XIV, suggesting they warrant a psychiatric evaluation.
Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being 'weak on crime' after he criticized the war in Iran, saying it stems from a 'delusion of omnipotence'.
Pelosi defended the pope's remarks as a matter of values, not politics.
The pope responded, asserting he has 'no fear' in speaking out.