Trump Slams Pope Leo, Spain Calls It a "Major Historical Mistake"

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for recent comments about a historic Pope. Yolanda Diaz stated that Trump's remarks showed "disrespect" towards the leader of the Catholic Church. She specifically labeled the comments a "historical, major mistake." The criticism follows Trump referencing Pope Leo I, who led the church in the 5th century. Trump used the historical figure in a recent speech, though the exact context was not detailed by Diaz. The Spanish official's rebuke highlights continued international reaction to Trump's statements. It frames the incident as a significant diplomatic and cultural error. Diaz serves as the country's second-in-command and is a prominent figure in Spain's left-wing government. Her comments add a European political voice to the discussion surrounding the former president's speech.