<p>In recent days, an exchange between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump has drawn significant attention.</p>
<p>In a late-night Truth Social blitz Sunday, the president branded the pope “WEAK” on crime and “terrible” on foreign policy. Around 40 minutes after his tirade was posted, Trump uploaded an AI-generated image of himself dressed as Jesus. Both posts dropped as Catholics were celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday and Eastern Orthodox Christians were celebrating Easter.</p>
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<p>Last week, Pope Leo said Trump’s warning that an “entire civilization will die tonight,” in reference to Iran, was “unacceptable.” The pope has also suggested that a “delusion of omnipotence” is fueling the war between the United States and Iran.</p>
<p>“I like his brother Louis much better than I like him, because Louis is all MAGA,” the president blasted. “He gets it, and Leo doesn’t!”</p>
<p>Pope Leo responded to Trump’s threats on Monday, telling reporters, “I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do, what the Church is here to do.” He added, “I don’t want to get into a debate with Trump.”</p>
<p>Trump later wrote: “If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican.” He added: “Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician.”</p>
<p>Criticism of a pope falls within the bounds of political and public discourse. Depicting oneself as the Lord Jesus Christ, however, enters into territory Christians have consistently regarded as blasphemous.</p>
<p>The backlash has been swift, including from many who would typically be supportive. Here’s a smattering of social media reactions:</p>
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<p>“Honestly how did he think this was a good move?!?”</p>
<p>“He’s absolutely lost it. He’s become everything the left said he was. Makes me wonder if I was just blind to it.”</p>
<p>“He has now confirmed his own defeat- the Lord will not be mocked.”</p>
<p>“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”</p>
<p>Now, if I may make a personal request.</p>
<p>As one of those Christians who believe what President Trump has posted is blasphemous, I would ask you to pray for him.</p>
<p>And not only for him, but for all blasphemers.</p>
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