Trump gets an earful from Catholics on Capitol Hill after ‘disgraceful’ attack on Pope Leo
President Trump was criticized by Catholic lawmakers for his social media attacks on Pope Leo XIV regarding crime and foreign policy.
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President Trump was criticized by Catholic lawmakers for his social media attacks on Pope Leo XIV regarding crime and foreign policy.
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148 stories · 48–51 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Donald Trump faced sharp criticism from Catholic Democratic lawmakers after he attacked Pope Leo XIV as "weak on crime" and "terrible on foreign policy." The clash underscores rising tensions between the administration and religious leaders over military escalation in Iran.
NCR and Raw Story emphasize reactions to Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV, including solidarity with the pope and backlash from Catholics. Off The Press and Patriot News Alerts focus on Speaker Johnson’s role in Trump removing the AI-generated image.
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