Trump's comments on pope are 'unacceptable', says Italy PM Meloni

Published April 14, 2026 12:30am

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks next to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Italy's deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, to report on her government’s actions and is expected to speak on the latest developments in Iran, at the lower house of Parliament in Rome, Italy, April 9, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

ROME, Italy - U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Pope Leo were "unacceptable", Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday, toughening her response after earlier facing criticism for failing to condemn Trump's attack on the pontiff directly.

"I find President Trump's words towards the Holy Father unacceptable. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and it is right and normal for him to call for peace and to condemn every form of war," Meloni said in a statement. — Reuters

Trump's comments on pope are 'unacceptable', says Italy PM Meloni

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