Trump criticized the Pope over his stance on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, accusing the pontiff of being too soft and of disagreeing with U.S. policy toward Iran.

 This was reported by Sky News. According to Trump, the Pope has been too harsh in his condemnation of Washington’s actions, particularly the naval blockade of Iranian ports, which the U.S. initiated in response to Tehran’s attempts to become a nuclear power.

The American leader emphasized that the pontiff has “problems” understanding the principles of law and order, as he takes an overly liberal stance on crime. Trump stressed that he does not plan to apologize for his remarks, as he considers the Vatican’s position to be mistaken. In his view, Iran seeks to acquire nuclear weapons to destabilize the world, and the U.S. will not allow this to happen, regardless of the comments from religious leaders.

The conflict between the White House and the Vatican has escalated amid a large-scale naval blockade involving more than 15 U.S. warships. While European allies and the Pope are calling for de-escalation, Donald Trump continues to pursue a policy of maximum pressure. This public dispute highlights a deep divide in views on international security between the current U.S. administration and global humanitarian institutions.

On the night of April 13, the American leader accused the pontiff of excessive politicization of his activities and weakness on key global security issues.

Pope Leo XIV officially responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s harsh remarks regarding the Church’s position on the conflict in Iran.