- President Donald Trump reignited his feud with Pope Leo XIV, accusing the pontiff of “endangering” Catholics by believing it is "just fine for Iran to have a nuclear weapon."
- The accusation emerged during an interview where Trump was asked about jailed Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai, but he quickly pivoted to criticize the Pope.
- Trump stated that the Pope's alleged stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities was "not very good" and endangered many people.
- This is the latest in a series of clashes between Trump and Pope Leo XIV, who have previously disagreed on issues such as the war, immigration, and Trump's threats against Iran.
- The renewed criticism comes ahead of a planned meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV in Italy, where they are expected to discuss the Middle East and Cuba.
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