-Pope Leo- takes fierce swipe at Trump,. sparking fresh controversy

Donald Trump’s clash with Pope Leo XIV reflects a deeper divide over how to handle global threats like Iran. Trump emphasizes power and deterrence, while the Pope frames the issue in moral terms, condemning both nuclear weapons and the human cost of conflict.

Speaking after a trip abroad, the Pope urged leaders to focus on civilians caught in the middle, rejecting any logic that treats war as inevitable. His message goes beyond politics, warning of a world risking catastrophe while calling it security.