Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred controversy after launching a sharp attack on Pope Leo, accusing the pontiff of being too lenient on crime and making statements he considers unacceptable.

Speaking during a recent public appearance, Trump openly criticized the pope’s leadership and questioned his moral stance on major global issues.

“I don’t think he’s doing a very good job. I guess he likes crime,” Trump said, triggering widespread backlash and debate.

The former president also claimed that he opposes any pope who would suggest that owning nuclear weapons is not wrong or that criminal behavior should be tolerated.

“We don’t want a pope who says there’s nothing wrong with owning a nuclear weapon. We don’t want a pope who says crime is acceptable. I’m not a fan of Pope Leo,” Trump added.

The remarks quickly spread across social media, fueling heated discussions about the relationship between conservative American politics and the Vatican. Critics condemned Trump’s comments as disrespectful toward the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, while some supporters defended his right to speak out.

This latest controversy comes at a time of growing international tensions over security, peace, and moral leadership. It remains unclear whether the Holy See will officially respond to Trump’s statements.

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