As Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post, calling him too liberal and “weak on crime,” and sharing an image depicting himself as Jesus, a move which triggered widespread criticism across the political spectrum.

The episode unfolds against a broader historical backdrop in which popes have repeatedly stepped beyond the church to engage in global politics, challenge world leaders, and influence major geopolitical shifts over decades. Oshi Saxena breaks down how successive popes have stepped into political flashpoints and, at times, helped shape the course of global history.

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