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Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope Leo

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a long supporter of Trump, says president’s feud with the pope is a ‘distraction’ A Republican lawmaker has condemned what he refers to as Donald Trump’s “holy war” against Pope Leo… Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.

4 reports4 sourcesApr 19, 2026, 6:55 PM
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The GuardianApr 19, 2026, 6:55 PM

Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope Leo

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a long supporter of Trump, says president’s feud with the pope is a ‘distraction’ A Republican lawmaker has condemned what he refers to as Donald Trump’s “holy war” against Pope Leo XIV. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a long supporter of Trump and the ultraconservative Maga movement, condemned the president’s attacks on the pope during a Fox News interview on Saturday . Continue reading...

The Globe and MailApr 18, 2026, 8:15 PM

Pope Leo downplays reports of feud with Trump

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects."

The Straits TimesApr 18, 2026, 5:28 AM

Pope Leo takes Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

The pontiff has spoken out against “tyrants” and those who use religion to justify war.

DWApr 18, 2026, 7:10 PM

Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace

En route to Angola for a three-day visit, Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders have traded barbs since the pope spoke out against the Iran war.

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How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated

President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's… Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

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