Trump’s spat with Pope Leo is a bad political bet as midterms loom
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV are in a war of words right now — when they should be allies, not enemies.
· Daniel McCarthy
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Trump draws backlash over posting image depicting him as Jesus-like saviour
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· Emily Goodin
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