Trump's mocking of the Pope reveals a clash of moral universes

Trump's mocking of the Pope reveals a clash of moral universes Submitted by Soumaya Ghannoushi on Tue, 04/14/2026 - 14:24 In Trump's worldview, war can be sanctified and violence becomes destiny whereas Pope Leo XIV would not sanctify war or reduce faith to a political instrument Pope Leo XIV reacts during his visit to the archaeological site of Hippo Regius in Annaba, Algeria on 14 April, 2026 (Reuters) On US President Donald Trump fought everyone. And in the end, he even fought the Pope. Not metaphorically, nor quietly, but publicly, brazenly and almost gleefully.