Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs While Pope Leo Urges Washington to Avoid Iran Escalation
Tensions between the White House and the Vatican have escalated into a rare public diplomatic clash after U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Pope Leo XIV to avoid commenting on American political affairs, while the pontiff doubled down on his warnings about U.S. military actions in Iran. The exchange highlights a growing global dispute over…