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MediaiteApr 13, 2026National News

‘Leave the Church Alone’: Republican Senate Leader Dings Trump for Going After Pope Leo

President Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media, accusing him of being 'weak on crime' and claiming he should not criticize the U.S.

‘Leave the Church Alone’: Republican Senate Leader Dings Trump for Going After Pope Leo
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune cautioned President Trump to "leave the church alone" following Trump's public attacks on Pope Leo XIV and a controversial social media post.

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