The White House’s war with the Pope
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The White House is at odds with the Pope over the US's bombing in Iran, with the president facing criticism from Catholic leaders and his own supporters. The president's comments have put prominent Catholics in the administration in an awkward position, with some attempting to avoid taking sides.
The US president sparked controversy with comments about the Pope's condemnation of the US's bombing in Iran. The president later deleted an image that depicted him as a doctor, but was widely seen as him being depicted as Jesus. Catholic leaders, including Bishop Robert E Barron and John Yep, have called on the president to apologize for his comments. The president's supporters, including Giorgia Meloni, have also criticized his intervention. The controversy has put prominent Catholics in the administration, such as JD Vance and Karoline Leavitt, in a difficult position. They have attempted to avoid taking sides, with Vance claiming the Vatican should stick to morality and avoid American public policy.
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