ToplinePresident Donald Trump took another swipe at Pope Leo XIV late on Tuesday night, after Vice President JD Vance—who is a Catholic—expressed disagreement with the Pope’s criticism of America’s war with Iran, highlighting a growing feud between the White House and the Vatican. Vice President JD Vance said he disagreed with the Pope's stance on the Iran war and suggested he should stay out of politics.Getty ImagesKey FactsIn a Truth Social Post just before midnight, Trump wrote, “Will someone please tell Pope Leo” about the Iranian regime’s killing of thousands of unarmed protestors in the past two months.The president then reiterated that the Pope should know that Iran having a nuclear bomb was “absolutely unacceptable” to him.This is the second time Trump has publicly lashed out at the leader of the Roman Catholic Church this week in response to the Pope emerging as one of the most vocal critics of his war with Iran.The pope has not commented on Trump’s latest jibe, but previously said he has no fear of the Trump administration and would continue “speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel.”What Did Jd Vance Say About The Pope?The vice president, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, also pushed back against the Pope’s recent criticism of the Trump administration and the Iran war on Tuesday. Speaking at the conservative group Turning Point USA’s event in Phoenix, Vance said, “How can you say that God was never on the side of those who wield the sword?” before he gave the example of U.S. military involvement in liberating Europe from the Nazis in the Second World War. The vice president then added, “There are certainly things the pope has said I disagree with.” Vance said he is open to disagreements on whether the Iran War is just, but added: “In the same way, it is important for the vice president of the United States to be careful when I talk about matters of public policy. I think it’s very, very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology.” The vice president then added: “if you’re going to opine on matters of theology…you’ve got to make sure it’s anchored in the truth,” without specifying if he believes the Pope’s remarks were not anchored in truth.TangentWhile Vance was pushing back on the Pope’s criticism, a heckler at the TPUSA event yelled: “Jesus Christ does not support genocide.” The vice president agreed with the heckler saying, “Jesus Christ certainly does not support genocide.” The unidentified audience member then shouted, “Why are you committing genocide in Gaza then,” prompting a push back from Vance, who said: “Sir, to complain about what happened in Gaza, why don’t you complain about Joe Biden and the last administration? We’re the administration that solved that problem.”Crucial QuoteOn Monday, Vance was interviewed by Fox News on the feud between the White House and the Pope and said: “It would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality, to stick to what’s going on with the Catholic Church, and to let the president stick to dictating American public policy.”Chief CriticIn an interview with MSNOW on Tuesday night, Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., addressed Vance’s comments, saying: “He's a newly converted Catholic. Already directing and instructing the Pope about how to be a good Pope. The Pope is doing exactly what he ought to do as a voice for faith.” The senator, who is also a pastor, noted: “Why is he so comfortable with the President attacking the Pope is he’s a devout Catholic? Why is he making this personal? Why is he saying stay in your lane?” Warnock then added: “This is how despots and wannabe despots talk. This is how fascists talk.”Key BackgroundIn an angry outburst on Truth Social on Sunday night, Trump attacked Pope Leo saying he was “WEAK on Crime,” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” The president then attempted to take credit for Leo being elected to the papacy and said he should be “thankful” and claimed, if he weren’t in the White House, “Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.” Trump then accused Leo of “catering to the Radical Left,” and trying to be a “politician” instead of a “Great Pope.” The president post came after the Pope’s continued criticism of the Iran war and the president’s threats to attack civilian infrastructure in the country.Further ReadingPope Leo Says He Has ‘No Fear’ Of Trump Administration After President Attacks Him (Forbes)