US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Pope Leo XIV following the Pope's call for an end to the US-Iran war and his appeal for peace during a prayer service at St. Peter's Basilica. Trump took to Truth Social to label the Pope as 'weak on crime' and 'terrible for foreign policy', arguing that the Pope overlooks significant threats posed by Iran's nuclear ambitions and the influence of Venezuela. He further claimed that Pope Leo was appointed as head of the Catholic Church due to his American nationality, suggesting it was a strategy to manage relations with Trump. Trump's comments came on the same day that the US and Iran began direct ceasefire talks, highlighting the tension between the two leaders' perspectives on international relations. The former President expressed a preference for Pope Leo's brother, Louis, whom he described as more aligned with his views, and urged the Pope to focus on his role rather than engaging in political commentary. Trump's statements reflect ongoing divisions in political and religious discourse, particularly regarding foreign policy and national security.