‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope
Summary
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have had disagreements, especially over issues like war and immigration. This has caused some confusion and division among American Catholics, who make up a large part of the U.S. population and have mixed political views.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV criticized war and said God does not support those who wage war, speaking out against U.S. attacks in Iran.
- The pope also criticized the U.S. treatment of refugees, which American church leaders have echoed in opposition to government policies.
- President Trump responded to the pope’s criticism by calling him “weak on crime” and sparking a public feud.
- Taylor Marshall, a Catholic conservative commentator, said this conflict is difficult for Catholics who support both Trump and the pope.
- About 53 million Americans are Catholic, the largest Christian group in the country.
- Catholic voters tend to be split politically and have supported different parties in past presidential elections.
- Trump won 52% of the Catholic vote in 2016 and 55% in 2024, narrowly beating Kamala Harris among Catholics.
- White and Hispanic Catholics show different voting patterns, with white Catholics becoming more Republican over time.
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