Trump's Rift with Pope Plays Out in Public
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- Category: Technology
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 07:25 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Leading conservative Catholics are backing the American pontiff in his spat with Trump, citing concerns about the US president's policies. The rift is costing Trump valuable support among conservative Catholics. Reuters reports that the Pope has been vocal about his disagreements with Trump on issues like climate change and immigration.
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