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Trump renews feud with Pope Leo XIV ahead of Rubio visit
Filed: May 06, 2026 at 1:03 AM ET
Summary: Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words help Iran and make the world “less safe” days before Marco Rubio’s Vatican visit.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump’s remarks criticizing Pope Leo XIV
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 11:41 PM ET
WHERE: Vatican City
WHY: Trump was reacting to Pope Leo XIV’s stance that Trump perceives as indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.
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