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President vs Pontiff: Trump continues savage war of word with Pope Leo over Iran
May 7, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has continued his war of words with Pope Leo XIV during an Oval Office press conference. The spat between the president and the pontiff has been ongoing, as the Catholic leader has called for peace multiple times during the US-Iran conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with the Pope despite the differences between the White House and the Vatican.
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The president reiterated that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon despite the Pope’s feelings towards him. The Pope responded to the claims Trump has made about reiterating his wishes for peace in the conflict.
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