A week of escalating tensions has unfolded between Donald Trump and the Vatican, after Trump insulted the Pope on social media following remarks on peace in the Middle East. His behaviour shocked audiences worldwide and reignited debate over his mental health. The feud has further exposed divisions within the American right in a country where religion plays a central political role. FRANCE 24’s guest Scott Lucas, Professor of US and international politics at the University College of Dublin, examined whether this week of tensions has ultimately weakened the US president.
Pope vs Trump: Has the week of tension weakened the US president?
Political Leaning Analysis
Score: -0.02 •
Center / Neutral
Left
Center
Right
Story Timeline
Mon 04:37 - Le Figaro
“I'm not a fan of the Pope”: Trump attacks Leo XIV after his anti-war message
Mon 11:09 - DW All
Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration
Mon 11:09 - DW Top
Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration
Mon 11:09 - DW World
Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration
Wed 07:38 - Politico EU
Trump renews attack on the pope
Wed 12:59 - France 24
Pope heads to Cameroon with message of peace for conflict zone
Wed 17:31 - Fox News
David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope
Thu 05:35 - Al Jazeera English
The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Thu 11:27 - NYT Europe
Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’
Thu 15:19 - The Hill
NPR nabs $33 million from anonymous donor after Trump funding cuts
Thu 18:14 - France 24
Leo and "the tyrants": Does new pope's defiant message resonate?
Fri 22:19 - The Hill
Trump administration to release Second Avenue subway funding after MTA lawsuit
Sat 04:00 - NYT Europe
How Trump Helped Pope Leo Find His Voice
Sat 09:35 - France 24
Cameroon: Pope Leo's pointed message to Biya
Sat 12:36 - France 24
Pope vs Trump: Has the week of tension weakened the US president?