Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asked about criticism of the war by Pope Leo XIV and American Catholic bishops, Hegseth responds: "The Pope's going to do ...

President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social after the pope questioned his immigration tactics and war in Iran. Trump's approval rating is net negative, with various polls showing his ...

Leader of Catholic church says he will continue to speak out against war after president’s extraordinary criticism ...