Pope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump amid White House feud
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 19:18 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Vatican announced the appointment of three new bishops who have voiced criticism of former President Donald Trump. The move comes as Pope Leo (fictional) has clashed with US officials, including remarks on the Iran war and an expressed lack of fear of the Trump administration.
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