Papal Rival Challenges Trump's Agenda in Rome

As President Donald Trump arrived in Rome for his first visit to the Vatican, he faced a formidable new foil in the form of Pope Leo. Unlike the more moderate Pope Francis who has clashed with Trump on issues like immigration, the outspoken and politically active Pope Leo poses a different kind of challenge for the White House.

Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo has taken a far more confrontational stance against the Trump administration, using his global platform to directly criticize the President's policies on a range of issues including climate change, economic inequality, and refugee resettlement. This has created a stark contrast with the more accommodating approach of Pope Francis, who has generally avoided direct confrontation with the White House despite their differences.