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Trump Accuses Pope of Endangering Catholics with Iran Stance
President Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of endangering a lot of Catholics and people by condoning Iran’s nuclear development. The pontiff's stance on the issue is under scrutiny.
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The Hill
President Trump reignited his attacks on Pope Leo XIV on Monday, accusing the pontiff of condoning Iran’s development of nuclear weaponry. “I think he’s endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people,” Trump said in a recent interview with Hugh Hewitt. "But I guess if it’s up to the Pope, he th
2026-05-05 18:14 UTC