The incident comes amid a brewing feud between President Donald Trump and the first American pontiff over the war with Iran.

Pope Leo denounced people who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain" during a Cameroon speech.

Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist conflict in central Africa considered one of the world’s most neglected crises.

President Donald Trump on Thursday mentioned Pope Leo XIV's brother when discussing the tensions between the two leaders, saying that he had "nothing against the Pope." "I have nothing against the Pope.

The photo was included as part of an official Vatican documentary about the pontiff's life titled "Leo from Chicago."

Colbert, a lifelong Catholic, poked fun at Vance for telling the leader of the Catholic Church to be “careful” when talking about religion.