Trump Clashes With Pope Leo as Pontiff Defends Gospel Call for Peace

OSV Newscast · Apr 13, 2026 · 7m

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for April 13, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.Read the stories in this episode:President Donald Trump publicly lashed out at Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff condemned threats of mass destruction and continued urging peace amid the Iran conflict. Pope Leo says he has "no fear" of the Trump Administration and insists his response to war and conflict remains rooted in the Gospel’s call to peace. Pope Leo arrives in Algeria for the first papal visit…