Pope Leo escalates his criticism of the Iran war, triggering a sharp and public clash with US President Donald Trump. In a powerful letter, the Pope warned that democracies risk sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” if power is not guided by moral values — a message that has intensified the ongoing feud. The situation escalated further when Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stepped in, calling Trump’s remarks “unacceptable” and defending the independence of religious leaders.