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Washington ExaminerApr 14, 2026National News

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

President Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV as 'weak' following the pontiff's condemnation of military strikes in Iran.

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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