Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
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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 rift with Pope Francis has led to a loss of support from conservative Catholics, according to the BBC.
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