Pope Leo XIV

Trump Ends $11M Miami Catholic Charity Funding — Was It Linked to Pope Leo?

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Trump Ends $11M Miami Catholic Charity Funding

In April 2026, a viral claim spread across Facebook, X and Instagram alleging that President Donald Trump canceled an $11 million federal grant to a Miami-based Catholic charity in order to “punish” Pope Leo XIV for criticizing the U.S. war with Iran. The claim quickly gained traction as tensions between Washington and the Vatican were … Read more

Did the Pope Say Iran Can Have Nuclear Weapons? Truth Behind Trump’s Claim

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Trump Falsely Claims Pope Leo XIV Said Iran Can Have Nuclear Weapon

Trump Falsely Claims Pope Leo XIV Said Iran Can Have Nuclear Weapon President Donald Trump on Thursday made a false claim about the position of Vatican leader Pope Leo XIV regarding Iran and nuclear weapons. During an interview with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, Trump said he is not fighting with the pope but insisted that … Read more