President Donald Trump’s feud with Pope Leo XIV sparked speculation about whether the first American to lead the Catholic Church could run for president, not that he would. Church law says no, but U.S.

President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.

We start with a simple belief: Every human being possesses a God-given spirit, inherent dignity and rights that can never be exchanged or taken away. This is the foundation on which we stand, the moral clarity from which all our work flows. It influences ...

Pope Leo XIV addresses Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, government officials, as well as religious, business, cultural and civic leaders at the presidential palace in Beirut Nov. 30, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media When Pope Leo arrived in Beirut on ...

Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick ...

Pope Leo XIV's wide-ranging interview with a veteran Vatican journalist offered the world the first chance to hear the new pope speak on several hot-button issues in his own words. Leo's comments provide insight into how he sees his role as pope: a bridge ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives for an audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Choirs in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino Leo XIV will set out on his first foreign trip as pope on the morning of ...

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV should be defended from “powerful people” who have recently criticized him