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Trump says he's 'all about the Gospel' amid flap with pope

Apr 16, 2026Center Right

President Trump on Thursday pushed back against Pope Leo XIV amid their public feud, insisting that he's "all about the Gospel" but it doesn't mean he can allow Iran to have nuclear weapons.

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Amid an escalating feud, with President Donald Trump lashing out at the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, and the Pope promoting a pro-peace, anti-war message the president opposes, Trump is refusing to meet with the Vicar of Christ.“I don’t think it’s necessary,” Trump declared on Thursday afternoon, despite new poll numbers that show his support among…

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President Donald Trump says he's not "fighting with the Pope." Trump says he has the right to disagree Pope Leo XIV's views on Iran. Trump speaks to reporters at the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)

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