US President Donald Trump refused to apologize for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, which was sparked by the pope's condemnation of the Iran war. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned Trump's remarks as 'unacceptable' and supported the pope's call for peace. Trump's comments drew backlash from various political figures and religious leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, who emphasized his moral duty to speak against war. Despite the criticism, Trump maintained his stance and attempted to clarify a controversial social media post depicting himself as Jesus.