Trump vs Pope: Catholic Voters Torn

0:00On April 17th, tensions are heating up between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran War. During evening prayers, Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope called out what he sees as blind faith in power and cash, urging an end to, conflict and a focus on real service. Trump clapped back hard on truth social, labeling the Pope weak on crime and budding up with left-wing radicals, then shared in Yankton AI image, of himself as some kind of divine healer. That image stirred quick backlash from critics, and even a few Trump backers. It hit close to home for many U.S. Catholics already wrestling with loyalty splits between their faith leader and political picks. Catholic supporters show mixed vibes. A 63-year-old Connecticut voter whose back Trump three times called the pick-peek-self delusion, leaving her rattled. But others, like a 65-year-old from the same area, shrugged off his haters piling on. In spots like Boston's Northern, Pittsburgh, and South Florida, reactions stay steady.

1:02Regular churchgoers cheer the Pope's peace push as his job, but stick with Trump for running the country. A Vietnam vet there nailed it, key faith and politics separate. No one's flipping votes yet. One younger guy says it hasn't broke the camel's back. This few lays bare the growing gap for Catholic voters, balancing spiritual guidance with national priorities, and for now, most are holding the line. I'm Corey with The Story. That's your U.S. News Today update. AI powered and always on.