Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'

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U.S. President Donald ‌Trump issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible" for foreign policy after the religious leader criticised Trump's foreign ⁠and immigration policies.

"Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump wrote in a lengthy post on Truth Social.

Leo, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that ‌began ⁠on February 28.

The pope said this month's threat from Trump to destroy Iranian civilisation was "unacceptable." He has also called for "deep reflection" about the ⁠way migrants are being treated in the U.S. under the Trump administration.

"Leo should get his act ⁠together as Pope," Trump wrote in his post, later telling reporters he was ⁠not a "big fan" of the pontiff.

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