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Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with American pontiff

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very good job."

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with American pontiff
Image: NPR World

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is "doing a very good job."

(Image credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Originally published at NPR World

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