US EditionMobile Archbishop, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Respond to President Trump's Remarks About Pope Leo XIV
Catholic leaders said the pope speaks for the Gospel and called for prayer after Trump called him weak and terrible for foreign policy.
- On Sunday night, President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary attack on Pope Leo XIV, criticizing the pontiff on his Truth Social platform for his positions on foreign policy and domestic issues.
- Pope Leo's denunciation of a 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran prompted the dispute, as he demanded political leaders negotiate peace instead of fighting.
- Trump labeled the pontiff 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy,' urging him to 'stop catering to the Radical Left' and focus on spiritual leadership instead.
- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, defended the Holy Father, stating he is 'not a politician' but the 'Vicar of Christ' who speaks from the Gospel.
- Historically, public disputes between the Vatican and U.S. presidents are rare, handled through diplomatic channels; on Monday, Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso urged the faithful to pray for greater peace and justice.
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Rivituso joined U.S. bishops defending Pope Leo’s moral authority after President Donald Trump’s criticism sparked a global dispute.
Pope Leo XIV gains support in call for peace amid criticism from President Trump
Religious organizations, bishops, priests have expressed their support of Pope Leo XIV after he was criticized by US President Donald Trump for allegedly being "weak on crime" and having a "terrible foreign policy."
Mobile Archbishop, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops respond to President Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from April 13, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso has released a statement following remarks President Trump made about Pope Leo XIV. …
President Donald Trump, who in fact arrives to "discommunicate" the Pope, declaring that he is not a fan and does not understand his thoughts until he rejects them...
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