Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him as "weak" on crime and poor in foreign policy. This criticism adds to existing tensions between Trump and the pope, who is the first U.S.-born pope.
Key Facts
- President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night.
- Trump called the pope "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy."
- Tensions are high between Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
- Pope Leo XIV is the first U.S.-born pope.
- Trump compared the pope unfavorably to his brother, Louis, saying Louis is more supportive of Trump's views.
- Trump's comments included criticism of the Catholic Church's actions during the COVID pandemic.
- Trump mentioned the pope's reaction to the U.S. raid in Venezuela, where Nicolás Maduro was captured.
