Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly criticizes Donald Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo, calling them “unacceptable” and reaffirming her support for the Catholic leader. As tensions rise over the Iran conflict and global security concerns, Meloni stresses the importance of religious independence from political pressure and highlights the urgent need to stabilise the Strait of Hormuz. The clash underscores growing divides between the U.S. and European allies amid war, diplomacy challenges, and geopolitical uncertainty.