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April 19, 2026
Trump Faces Criticism from Senator Over Clash with Pope Leo XIV
- Senator John Kennedy criticized President Trump for his attacks on Pope Leo XIV, calling it a 'holy war'.
- Kennedy emphasized the importance of respecting the pope's opinions and questioned the need for conflict.
- The feud has implications for Trump's support among American Catholics, a vital voting demographic.
2 Sources
- Pope Leo and President Trump Clash Over Iran WarApr 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM · Today
- Republican senator criticizes Trump’s ‘holy war’ with Pope LeoApr 19, 2026 at 6:55 PM · The Guardian