9 Apr 2026 4:54 am
JohnnyYou » 09 Apr 2026, 4:45 am » wrote: ↑ **** The Pope
Don't **** the Pope Over..
**** The Pope
You ain't going to heaven..
Ever since this war started in town.. I get the feeling the Pope is trying to knock us down...
And fortunately the Iranian Civilization is still around....
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He ain't coming to America for our 250th birthday. We have achieved Axis of Evil Status.
Relations between the Trump administration and the Vatican have grown increasingly strained following the election of Pope Leo XIV—the first U.S.-born pontiff—on May 8, 2025. While the administration maintained a formal, respectful tone during the transition following Pope Francis's death in April 2025, policy clashes over immigration and foreign conflict have since led to a significant diplomatic rift.
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Major Policy Clashes
The primary friction points involve the administration’s domestic and foreign policy agendas:
Immigration: Pope Leo XIV has used sharp language, including the word "inhuman," to describe the administration's immigration crackdowns. He has publicly supported U.S. bishops in their opposition to mass deportation plans.
Iran Conflict: The Pope emerged as a pointed critic of the U.S. military campaign in Iran. On April 7, 2026, he described President Trump’s rhetoric toward Iran as "truly unacceptable" and a moral issue for the "good of the whole, entire population".
Gaza "Board of Peace": In February 2026, the Vatican officially declined to participate in President Trump’s "Board of Peace" for Gaza, citing "perplexing" points and a belief that such crises should be managed by the United Nations.
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Diplomatic Incidents
Recent interactions have been marked by unusual diplomatic friction:
The "Bitter Lecture" (January 2026): In a rare move, U.S. defense officials reportedly summoned a Vatican representative to the Pentagon to deliver a "bitter lecture" aimed at silencing the Pope's criticisms.
Declined White House Invitation: Pope Leo XIV declined an invitation to visit the White House for America’s 250th birthday in the summer of 2026. Instead, he plans to spend July 4th on the island of Lampedusa, a symbolic site for African refugees.
Direct Engagement: While the Pope has not met directly with President Trump since his election, he has engaged in "polite debate" regarding immigration with Vice President JD Vance during a visit to Rome in May 2025.
Popes are ridiculous figureheads. They have rendered themselves as such.
Please seat yourself.
I like the very things you hate.
I like the very things you hate.