Trump said Pope Leo isn't disrespectful in criticizing the Iran war but needs to understand the importance of disarming Iran in a 'nasty world.'

A feud has escalated between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the war in Iran. The US president has refused to apologize to the pontiff after criticizing his opposition to the…

Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday that God, torn by wars, is not on the side of bullies in what was seen as further criticism of United States President Donald Trump and his war alongside…

Pope Leo XIV doesn't understand what's happening in Iran, United States President Donald Trump told Corriere della Sera over the phone Tuesday. (ANSA)

The president continued to escalate his feud with Pope Leo XIV, while the Vice President pushed back against the Catholic leader's criticism of the Iran war.

Trump's remarks came amid a running spat between the White House and the Vatican over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

Trump intensifies criticism of Pope Leo over Iran, rejecting his peace initiatives and warning against nuclear threats.

The Pope vowed to continue speaking out against war despite Donald Trump’s public and ongoing criticism

When asked by reporters if he would meet with Pope Leo XIV as Washington and the Vatican clash over the Iran war, Trump said, “I don’t think it’s necessary.”

The remarks came as President Donald Trump has feuded with the Catholic leader over the war in Iran.

The first American pope's criticism of US policies has not gone down well with President Donald Trump

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President Trump's religious posturing and rocky relationship with Pope Leo threaten to alienate his Catholic supporters.