April 23, 2026

Mike Pence Urges Trump to End Feud with Pope

Mike Pence called on President Trump to cease his public dispute with Pope Leo XIV, emphasizing respect for the pontiff's views.
Trump's feud began after the Pope criticized his rhetoric on Iran, leading Trump to label the Pope as 'weak' and share an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus.
The backlash from right-wing Christians over the image prompted Trump to remove it, although he defended it as depicting himself as a doctor.
Pope Leo XIV has vowed to continue advocating for peace and dialogue, despite Trump's criticisms.