Trump Plans to Read Bible Verse Amid Pope Leo XIV Feud

President Donald Trump is set to participate in the "America Reads the Bible" week-long livestream. The event, announced by its organizers on April 17, features nearly 500 Americans reading the Bible publicly over a week.

Trump's Participation

On Tuesday, April 21, Trump will be among the readers for the livestream. In a statement from the White House coinciding with America's 250th anniversary, Trump expressed his good wishes to those participating across the country.

He emphasized that the truths of Holy Scripture are significant not only in churches but also in homes and public life. He remarked that God's word has historically guided America through various challenges.

Acknowledging Biblical Foundations

The president encouraged others participating in "America Reads the Bible," noting the initiative's aim to reaffirm the nation's Biblical foundations and express gratitude for divine guidance. He highlighted that leaders from faith, government, business, and entertainment would read every verse during this event.

Trump applauded participants for their involvement and expressed hope for a religious resurgence in America. This event aims to honor scripture and renew national faith under God.

Recent Controversies

Trump recently faced backlash after sharing an AI-generated image portraying himself as Jesus Christ. This incident sparked tension with Pope Leo XIV, who criticized military actions as contrary to peace principles.

The pope advocated for dialogue over conflict on April 10 via X. In response, Trump critiqued the pope’s stances on crime and foreign policy via Truth Social on April 12.