Trump clashes with Pope Leo over Iran's nuclear threat

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Trump criticized Pope Leo on social media, insisting Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons amid their ongoing public dispute.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: criticized Pope Leo regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities

WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Trump stated that Iran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 54 earlier reports)

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Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Tyrants Waging War · Apr 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Pope Criticizes 'Tyrants' Spending on Wars · Apr 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Pope Leo Calls for Peace Amid Trump Criticism · Apr 16, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Pope Leo Criticizes Tyrants Amid Trump Attacks · Apr 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Pope and Vance Debate Just War Doctrine · Apr 15, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Pope Urges Peace Amid Trump's Recent Comments · Apr 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Pope Leo visits Cameroon with peace message · Apr 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Pope Urges Peace After Trump's Recent Remarks · Apr 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
Pope Urges Peace Amid Trump's Ongoing Criticism · Apr 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM ET
Pope and Trump Discuss War and Morality · Apr 15, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo Over Iran's Actions · Apr 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Vance Critiques Pope Leo XIV on Theological Remarks · Apr 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo Amid U.S.-Israel Tensions · Apr 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Vance Critiques Pope's Remarks on Iran Conflict · Apr 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Pope Leo Clashes with Trump Over Iran War · Apr 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Pope Leo Responds to Trump's Criticism · Apr 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Pope Responds to Trump Administration Criticism · Apr 14, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Trump Misquotes Pope Leo on Nuclear Weapons · Apr 13, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Trump Condemns Pope Leo XIV Over War Criticism · Apr 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Trump and Leo Clash Over Iran War Policies · Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo, Alienating Conservative Catholics · Apr 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Trump Lashes Out At Pope Over Iran War · Apr 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Sheinbaum Praises Pope's Call for Peace Amid Trump Critique · Apr 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Pope Leo XIV Declares No Fear of Trump Administration · Apr 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo on Crime and Nuclear Issues · Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Pope Leo Responds to Trump's Criticism Over Iran War · Apr 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
US-Vatican Tensions Rise Over Iran Conflict · Apr 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo on Crime and Foreign Policy · Apr 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo on Crime Stance · Apr 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
President and Pope Clash Over Iran Policy · Apr 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
Pope Leo Criticizes U.S.-Israeli War in Iran · Apr 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Ceasefire Amid Clashes · Apr 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
Pope Expresses Solidarity with Lebanese People · Apr 12, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes U.S.-Israeli War in Iran · Apr 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Pope Leo condemns US-Israel war in Iran · Apr 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Pope Rejects US Claim on Iran War · Apr 11, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Pope Criticizes Iran War, Says God Does Not Bless Conflict · Apr 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Trump Officials Deny Threats to Vatican Over Pope's Criticism · Apr 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Pope Leo Critiques Trump’s Iran War Policies · Apr 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
Pope Leo urges peace amid Trump’s Iran threats · Apr 8, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Pope Leo condemns Trump's threat to Iran · Apr 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
Pope Leo Calls for Peace on Easter Amid Conflict · Apr 7, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Hegseth Compares Easter Rescue to Jesus' Resurrection · Apr 7, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Pope Leo calls for hope on first Easter as pontiff · Apr 6, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Pope Leo calls for hope amid global conflicts · Apr 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Easter Mass · Apr 6, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Trump's Religious Rhetoric on Iran Rescue Draws Criticism · Apr 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Pope Leo Urges Leaders to Choose Peace This Easter · Apr 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Pope Leo Calls for Peace Amid Easter Remarks · Apr 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET

Sources (1): Middle East Eye

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