Trump Live Updates: Pope Leo Says He Has ‘No Fear’ After President’s Attack (opens in new tab)

Pope Leo XIV told reporters Monday morning that he was unafraid of the Trump administration, hours after President Trump lashed out at him and took credit for his ascension to the papacy in a social media post on Sunday night. Leo is one of the world’s most powerful critics of the U.S. war with Iran. In recent days, he has condemned the “absurd and inhuman violence” unleashed by fighting that has further destabilized the Middle East. Follow live updates at the link in our bio.