Trump's rift with Pope playing out in public
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 07:25 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they support the American pontiff in his spat with Trump, citing political differences as the cause of tension. The rift is seen as a significant blow to Trump's popularity.
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