A massive firestorm of international condemnation erupted on Orthodox Easter Monday after President Donald Trump launched a vicious attack on Pope Leo XIV and shared an image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ.
People, cutting across the political and religious spectrum, labeled the remarks as “deranged,” “abhorrent,” and a dangerous display of a “messiah complex.”
It came days after Pope Leo XIV strongly criticized Trump’s unprovoked war against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the threat to end the Iranian civilization, which the Pontiff called “truly unacceptable” on moral and international law grounds.
In response, Trump lashed out at the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide
Political analyst Larry Sabato referred to the US president’s “monumental arrogance,” quoting him as saying, “I don’t want a Pope who…”
Sabato recalled a previous incident where Trump tweeted a manipulated image of himself dressed as the Pope, stating, “That’s the Pontiff this vainglorious super-narcissist wants.” (more...)
‘Unhinged & unchristian’: Global outrage erupts after Trump attacks Pope, poses as Jesus
Trump: “I don’t want a Pope who…” What monumental arrogance. Remember the tweet Trump posted featuring himself as Pope? That’s the Pontiff this vainglorious super-narcissist wants. https://t.co/cTY3nSn1gp
— Larry Sabato (@LarrySabato) April 13, 2026
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