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April 20

Bishop Barron slams ‘absurd’ Trump-Pope ‘war’ narrative

Bishop Barron calls Pope-versus-President narrative absurd, citing Catholic teaching to argue the Church and civil authorities have different roles.

April 19

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.

April 18

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

Pope Leo XIV said his remarks about the world being ravaged by tyrants were not directed at President Donald Trump amid their ongoing public exchange of words.

April 16

Miami Catholic Charities loses $11M contract providing care for migrant children under Trump administration

The Trump administration canceled an $11 million Catholic Charities contract in Miami, citing a drop in illegal immigration and fewer unaccompanied minors.

April 16

Pope Leo slams those who 'manipulate religion' for military or political gain, Trump responds

Pope Leo denounced people who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic or political gain" during a Cameroon speech.

April 16

'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican

CBS's "60 Minutes" accused of airing left-leaning segment critics say was designed to bait a conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.

April 15

David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope

David Axelrod denies his Pope Leo XIV meeting was a precursor to a potential summit with former President Barack Obama amid accusations of politically motivated Trump criticism.

April 15

Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don't know’ about immigration

Trump border czar Tom Homan says he is open to talks with Pope Leo XIV amid the administration's feud with the Vatican over immigration.

April 14

JD Vance tells Pope Leo XIV to 'stick to matters of morality' and stay out of US public policy

President Trump posted criticisms of the American pope on Truth Social, calling him weak on crime, as Vance urges the Vatican to stay out of U.S. public policy.

April 13

Trump rejects American Bishop Robert Barron's call to apologize to Pope for 'disrespectful' comments

President Trump rejects Bishop Barron's call to apologize to Pope Leo, arguing the Pope is wrong on Iran foreign policy and weak on crime issues.