From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, called for peace and dialogue during his first Easter address amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.
- The pope urged abandoning desires for conflict, domination, and power, appealing for peace in a world affected by wars.
- A public exchange ensued between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, focusing on political influence and the morality of war.
- President Trump criticized the pope as "weak on crime" and accused him of aligning with the "radical left."
- Trump posted and later deleted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus figure, claiming he initially thought it showed him as a doctor.
