President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for his stance on crime and foreign policy in a lengthy post on Truth Social following the pontiff's veiled comments about the Iran war.
In his post on Sunday night, Trump stated, "Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy." He expressed disapproval of the Pope's views on Iran having a nuclear weapon and the US's actions in Venezuela, emphasizing his commitment to reducing crime and boosting the stock market.
Trump urged Pope Leo to prioritize being a great Pope over being a politician and to use common sense instead of catering to the Radical Left. These comments were made on Truth Social, with Trump also praising Leo's brother, Louis Prevost, who is a vocal supporter of the president.
The criticism from Trump comes after Pope Leo condemned the US-Israeli war with Iran as "atrocious" and emphasized that Jesus cannot be used to justify wars. Despite not directly naming Trump, the pontiff has consistently opposed the Iran war and called for peace.
During a recent prayer service in Rome, Pope Leo spoke out against the "idolatry of self" and the "delusion of omnipotence" evident in the conflict. He also warned against using God's name in vain, particularly in the context of war.
Trump's post on Truth Social also included an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure, following his criticism of Pope Leo.
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