TCT-PF-7BAC1FD073FF6A56 · Foreign policy
Pope Leo supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons
Claim summary
Pope Leo supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons
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April 12, 2026 in a Truth Social post
What the evidence shows
The pope’s stated position opposed nuclear weapons. PolitiFact found that Trump’s characterization was inconsistent with the Vatican’s public anti-nuclear stance.
PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire. The tracker groups this as False.
Sources and attribution
Publisher assessment summarized by the tracker; this is not a new independent verdict.