Why Trump would want Pope Leo to be political
Donald Trump doesn't play in a vacuum, only in opposition to someone.
Bishops, cardinals, and secular leaders from around the world have lined up to condemn a statement and social media post by President Donald Trump attacking Pope Leo XIV.
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, May 23, 2025. Credit: Evan Vucci/AP
In response to a question from a reporter on Sunday, then amplified in a post on social media, Trump descri…