Trump's rift with Pope plays out publicly
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-15 07:25 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Donald Trump's spat with the Pope is costing him valuable support among conservative Catholics, according to leading figures who have spoken to the BBC. Reuters reports that Trump has been criticized by the Vatican for his policies.
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