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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 17, 2026

Trump’s Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right

Senator John Thune challenged Vice President Vance's comments, urging the administration to focus on economic issues instead of church matters.

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Trump’s Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right
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President Trump's public feud with Pope Leo XIV over the war in Iran has sparked significant internal divisions within the Republican Party, with vulnerable incumbents and leadership clashing over the rhetoric's political impact on Catholic voters.

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