Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 07:25 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
US President Donald Trump's spat with Pope Francis is gaining attention as leading conservative Catholics speak out against him. BBC reports that the rift has cost Trump valuable support among conservative Catholics.
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