Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

President Donald Trump continued his criticism of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday – in part by making a false claim about the pope’s stance on nuclear weapons.

President Donald Trump says he has "to do what’s right" as he pushes back against Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war.

"The Successor of Saint Peter is not a politician -- he is the Vicar of Christ, entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel and shepherding souls," Kelly added, noting that "Pope Leo XIV has consistently called for peace, dialogue, and restraint in a world marked by war and suffering."

Trump said Pope Leo isn't disrespectful in criticizing the Iran war but needs to understand the importance of disarming Iran in a 'nasty world.'

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.

A YouTube user shared the alleged audio in a lengthy video following President Trump's Truth Social post criticizing Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV spent his second day in Cameroon in Bamenda, the center of separatist fighting, calling for peace and criticizing the "masters of war."

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

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