Trump "Roasts" Pope Leo... How Should Catholics Feel About It? [Ep. 81]

We couldn’t ignore this story: President Trump’s fiery Truth Social post calling Pope Leo XIV “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” plus that weird (and quickly deleted) AI image that had everyone talking.

We break down what actually happened, why the tone feels so off, and what it means for faithful Catholics who supported Trump but also love the Church. We talk respect for the Vicar of Christ, the Pope’s role as the world’s moral conscience (not a politician), why Catholics have to put faith first before any party, and how this whole thing reminds us not to "put our trust in princes."

We also celebrate the new Chaldean Patriarch from Alqosh, Mar Paul III Nona, chat about the quiet revival happening among young Catholics, and end with some great middle eastern food and a fun “Saint or Ain’t” game.

What do you think we should do as Catholics when politics and faith clash like this?

Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Abbot Ankido Sippo, Fr. Daniel Shaba, Fr. Fadi Auro

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00:00 A New Patriarch
02:51 Patriarch Paulos Legacy
05:21 Trump Truth Social Post
08:46 Why It Feels Disrespectful
10:39 Catholics Before Politics
17:58 Media Labels and Papacy
18:59 Gen Z Catholic Revival
20:55 Pope Quote and Viral Image
22:17 Vance Defends the President
23:57 Henry VIII Parallel
24:55 Pope and War Morality
28:33 Say Sorry and Repent
34:01 Pope Leo Africa Tour
37:41 'Saint or Ain't' Game

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