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The pope versus the president: how Leo became Trump’s fearless foe

As he steps up his criticism of the Iran war, the pontiff’s American background has given him a role in US politics unlike any predecessor

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Financial TimesApr 16, 2026, 12:04 PM

The pope versus the president: how Leo became Trump’s fearless foe

As he steps up his criticism of the Iran war, the pontiff’s American background has given him a role in US politics unlike any predecessor

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