On April 19, 2026, President Trump lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV just because Pope Leo criticized the war in Iran. They are currently in a public dispute against each other, and it seems like it is going to escalate even further.

Pope Leo XIV criticized President Trump for being drunk with the delusion of omnipotence, causing tyranny in Iran that is absolutely unacceptable. To this, Trump responded that the religion is terrible for foreign policy as well as their treatment of criminals, saying that the punishment is too soft. He also compared the Vatican to a dangerous and radical left-wing group.

After the incident, the Prime Minister of Italy, who is known to be a friend of President Trump, criticized Trump’s action of insulting the Pope. Even the Republican Party also showed doubts and concerns about President Trump going against religion, saying that anyone who goes against religion does not end up.

Taekyung Yoo, Buddhist, “It is a foolish decision to mess with people of faith, especially with the head of the religion.”

Taekyung showed his concerns for the consequences of President Trump’s action, since there are many religious people around the world who are faithful, saying that disrespecting a religion makes all prayers turn against one.

Han Choi, Catholic, “I understand that the world is very chaotic right now, but I don’t think this is acceptable even in such an unstable state.”

Han displayed her frustration with the chaos around the world, but ultimately showed her disappointment towards President Trump since insulting the Pope is the same as insulting the president of a nation, since he is the head of a religion.

There are many words around this dispute, but it seems like the public opinion is mainly criticizing President Trump’s actions and words due to his recent initiative of starting the Iran War, and losing trust.