EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 10 MIN
Trump calls Pope Leo weak on crime and foreign policy
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President Donald Trump called Pope Leo weak on crime, terrible for foreign policy and suggested he stop catering to the radical left and claimed if he wasn't in the White House, Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican. The comments have drawn wide criticism from religious and other leaders. But President Trump's doubling down and said he won't be apologising. Cardinal John Dew took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo. He spoke to Lisa Owen.
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President Donald Trump called Pope Leo weak on crime, terrible for foreign policy and suggested he stop catering to the radical left and claimed if he wasn't in the White House, Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican. The comments have drawn wide criticism from religious and other leaders. But President Trump's doubling down and said he won't be apologising. Cardinal John Dew took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo. He spoke to Lisa Owen.
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