The message of the Gospel is very clear: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers,’” Leo said.
Trump’s comments came after Leo suggested over the weekend that a “delusion of omnipotence” is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.
Trump repeated that sentiment in comments to reporters, saying, “We don’t like a pope who says it’s OK to have a nuclear weapon.”.
In his social media post on Sunday night, however, Trump went far beyond the war in Iran in criticizing Leo.
In his subsequent comments to reporters, Trump remained highly critical, saying of Leo, “I don’t think he’s doing a very good job.
“Pope Leo is not his rival; nor is the Pope a politician.
But Trump’s administration also has close ties to conservative evangelical Protestant leaders and has claimed heavenly endorsement for the war on Iran. »