Pope Leo takes fierce swipe at Trump, sparking fresh controversy

Pope Leo XIV has criticized the war in Iran again, drawing a sharp response from Donald Trump, who accused him of вмешening in politics. Trump also falsely claimed the pope supports Iran having nuclear weapons—despite the pope’s repeated calls for nuclear disarmament.

After a trip to Africa, the pope warned that mixed signals between the U.S. and Iran are fueling global instability. As tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz, Trump insisted the U.S. has “total control,” highlighting the growing clash between the two leaders.