Trump's antipathy for Pope may have roots in childhood Protestant church
From the Left
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Left
Donald Trump's attacks this week on Pope Leo, for his criticism of the US attack on Iran and the US president's decision to post an image of himself as Jesus Christ on social media, make a good deal more sense considering Trump attended services as a young man at the Protestant Marble Collegiate church in Manhattan, which was led at the time by an anti-Catholic pastor.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
Related Coverage
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Trump's Increasing AI Content Usage: Bombing Iran, Claiming the Moon, Arm Wrestling Hulk Hogan, and More
September 9th, 2026
Recommended Reading
When a Convention Vanishes Without a Trace
Dan Schnur
September 14th, 2026
The Insight
The Insight: How Much Are Trade Battles Costing You?
AllSides Staff
September 11th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Report: Median Household Income Reached Record High in 2025
September 15th, 2026