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Washington ExaminerApr 14, 2026National News

Thune urges Trump to ‘leave the church alone’ after president rips pope over Iran

Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged President Trump to stop criticizing the Catholic Church following attacks on the Pope.

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Thune urges Trump to ‘leave the church alone’ after president rips pope over Iran
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized President Trump for attacking Pope Leo XIV over the ongoing war in Iran, marking a rare public rift between GOP leadership and the White House regarding the Vatican's role in diplomacy.

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