Moscow vs the Vatican: When Putin attacks the Pope in Africa
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
9/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
It’s not only US President Donald Trump who is riled by Pope Leo XIV. Russian intelligence services and influence networks have revived their smear campaigns against the Catholic Church in Africa, with the American Pope their latest target.

