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April 16, 2026
Pope Francis Criticizes War Spending Amid Trump Feud
- Pope Francis reiterated his condemnation of military spending during his Africa tour, emphasizing the need for peace and humanitarian aid.
- His remarks followed a controversial social media post by President Trump depicting the pope as weak, further straining their relationship.
- Polling indicates a decline in support for Trump among Catholic voters, highlighting divisions within the faith regarding his policies and the pope's criticisms.
2 Sources
- Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars, days after Trump spatApr 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM · BBC
- ‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the popeApr 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Guardian