Trump’s Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right
Senator John Thune challenged Vice President Vance's comments, urging the administration to focus on economic issues instead of church matters.
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Senator John Thune challenged Vice President Vance's comments, urging the administration to focus on economic issues instead of church matters.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The article reports that President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV and on conservative critics of the Iran war have sharpened Republican divisions, with some vulnerable Republican candidates criticizing Trump’s remarks. It says the dispute could complicate Republicans’ midterm efforts, including their outreach to Catholic voters.
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