Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 09:51 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Leading conservative Catholics are backing the American pontiff in his spat with Trump. The BBC spoke to several prominent figures who shared their reasons for supporting the Pope. Reuters reports that the rift is affecting Trump's popularity, while BBC says it may be a calculated move to gain support from conservative voters.
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