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Trump-Pope clash rehashes old gripes, casts cloud over Rubio's Vatican visit
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- Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who responded to the US president's broadside on Tuesday by reaffirming his mission to preach peace while accepting public scrutiny.
- Issued on: 05/05/2026 - 21:13Modified: 05/05/2026 - 21:29
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Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, who responded to the US president's broadside on Tuesday by reaffirming his mission to preach peace while accepting public scrutiny. The verbal clash between the two men comes days before US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Vatican, raising concerns the dispute could hinder delicate diplomatic efforts.
Issued on: 05/05/2026 - 21:13Modified: 05/05/2026 - 21:29
By: FRANCE 24 To display this content from You Tube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.
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