Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 07:49 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, The Independent
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump. The rift has sparked criticism from both sides, with some calling for the Pope to intervene.
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