Pope Leo XIV, Trump
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The president also said the pontiff, the first American-born pope, wouldn't be in the Vatican if he were not in the White House.
Bishop Rodriguez slams Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV, defending the pope's witness to peace and justice.
President Trump posted an image showing himself curing an ill man in a way that recalls Jesus healing the sick. The post was later removed.
President narrative absurd, citing Catholic teaching to argue the Church and civil authorities have different roles.
There was an “exchange of views” at the meeting, the Vatican said, while Rubio said he underscored “our shared commitment to promoting peace and human dignity.”
Rubio holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Pope Leo after Trump sends hard-line Iran message to Vatican
Rubio and Pope Leo held a private Vatican meeting to ease tensions between the Trump administration and the pontiff over the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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Pope Leo XIV on Monday strongly pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending his position of seeking peace and rejecting violence amid the Iran war.
Bishop Rodriguez slams Trump over attacks on Pope Leo XIV, defending the pope's stance on peace.
One year on the job, the first US pope wins support for his progressive views and his defiance of Donald Trump