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Trump Attacks Pope on Iran, Pope Deflects, Conflict Overblown

5/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Louis Prevost “true MAGA” supporter while criticizing Pope Leo’s stance on Iran.
Pope Leo said he will focus on Gospel and avoid debate after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked his nuclear weapons comments.
John Prevost told CNN that he and Louis Prevost keep politics limited, emphasizing that ties endure despite differing views, while JD Vance posted on X that narratives have exaggerated the Pope-Trump conflict.

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Louis Prevost “true MAGA” supporter while criticizing Pope Leo’s stance on Iran.
Pope Leo said he will focus on Gospel and avoid debate after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked his nuclear weapons comments.
John Prevost told CNN that he and Louis Prevost keep politics limited, emphasizing that ties endure despite differing views, while JD Vance posted on X that narratives have exaggerated the Pope-Trump conflict.