Trump gets an earful from Catholics on Capitol Hill after ‘disgraceful’ attack on Pope Leo
Senator Welch declared himself on 'Team Pope' in response to the President's disparaging remarks about the Catholic leader.
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Senator Welch declared himself on 'Team Pope' in response to the President's disparaging remarks about the Catholic leader.
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The article reports that Catholic Democratic lawmakers criticized President Donald Trump after he attacked Pope Leo XIV, whose criticism of the administration’s Iran war preceded the dispute. It also says Trump’s comments drew attention because Catholics are a significant voting bloc he carried in 2024.
Senator who criticized Trump’s remarks and discussed justice and immigration
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