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Trump Slams Pope Over Iran Cease-fire, Venezuela Stance

4/23/2026

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Pope Leo XIV is weak on crime and foreign policy, urging him to stop commentary.
Trump supporters accused Pope Leo XIV of overstepping after he called for a U.S.–Iran cease-fire.
President Donald Trump said Iran killed 42,000 protesters, warned a nuclear-armed Iran would endanger the world, and criticized Pope Leo XIV for opposing U.S. actions in Venezuela.

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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Pope Leo XIV is weak on crime and foreign policy, urging him to stop commentary.
Trump supporters accused Pope Leo XIV of overstepping after he called for a U.S.–Iran cease-fire.
President Donald Trump said Iran killed 42,000 protesters, warned a nuclear-armed Iran would endanger the world, and criticized Pope Leo XIV for opposing U.S. actions in Venezuela.