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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 17, 2026

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

President Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV over foreign policy, sparking criticism from several members of his own party.

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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