Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, publicly challenged Pope Leo XIV's recent remarks regarding the war on Iran, asserting that the pope's comments were not rooted in theological truth. During a Turning Point USA event in Georgia, Vance expressed admiration for the pope but urged him to be cautious with his statements about theology, particularly concerning the Middle East conflict. The pope had previously stated that God does not bless any conflict, prompting Vance to question whether this perspective applied to historical events such as World War II, when American forces liberated France from Nazi Germany. Vance highlighted the importance of ensuring that theological discourse is anchored in truth. His remarks follow criticism from President Donald Trump, who labeled the pope as 'weak on crime' and shared a controversial image of himself in a Christ-like pose before deleting it. This clash between the pope and the former president complicates Vance's position as a prominent Catholic figure, especially as he is also working on a book about his faith.