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Trump’s Blunt Social Media Assault Ignites Debate (Image Credits: Flickr)
Las Vegas – Archbishop George Leo Thomas stepped forward to defend Pope Leo XIV after President Donald Trump unleashed criticism on social media over the weekend. The archbishop highlighted the pontiff’s courage in addressing pressing global issues. This public exchange underscores deepening divides between U.S. political leadership and the Catholic Church’s moral voice.[1][2]
Trump’s Blunt Social Media Assault Ignites Debate
President Trump targeted Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy Truth Social post late Sunday. He described the pope as weak on crime and disastrous on foreign policy. The remarks came amid ongoing Vatican concerns about the U.S. conflict in Iran.[3][4]
Trump expanded his critique to include nuclear policy and alleged meetings with political adversaries. He also shared an AI-generated image portraying himself in a religious context, which many viewed as blasphemous. The post amplified existing frictions over immigration and military actions.[5][6]
Observers noted the unusual directness of the attack on the leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics. Trump’s comments followed papal statements urging de-escalation in international hotspots.
Local Prelate Issues Firm Statement of Solidarity
Archbishop Thomas, leader of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, released a statement praising the pope’s resolve. “I am grateful to God for sending us Pope Leo XIV, who is willing to speak…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-13 19:22:00
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