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Top Senate Republican Hits Back Hard At JD Vance’s Criticism of the Pope — J.D. Vance | ChamberLight
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Vice President JD Vance for suggesting Pope Leo XIV should be 'careful' with theology, highlighting internal GOP tensions over religious and foreign policy rhetoric.
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best Outlet credibility · Mediaite 67/100 MEDIUM 144 stories · 66–68 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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