Pope Leo speaks out after Trump posts image of himself as Jesus. pic.twitter.com/ZVlSWnAGvT
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) April 13, 2026
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex), I condemn the insult to Your Excellency on behalf of the great nation of Iran, and declare that the desecration of Jesus, the prophet of peace and brotherhood, is not acceptable to any free person. I wish you glory by Allah.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) April 13, 2026
Breaking news: President Trump posted a rendering of an image that appeared to depict him as Jesus, drawing rare criticism from the religious right, prompting calls for him to take down the post and allegations of blasphemy. https://t.co/Pkr2VBcgyq
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 13, 2026