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‘Walk Away’: House Republican Calls on Trump to ‘Mend’ Relations With Pope Leo

Trump criticized Pope Leo and declined to retract his remarks or apologize.

‘Walk Away’: House Republican Calls on Trump to ‘Mend’ Relations With Pope Leo
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Rep. Ryan Zinke urged President Donald Trump to end his feud with Pope Leo XIV, saying the dispute hurts him as a Catholic and calling for peace and dialogue. Trump had criticized the pope and declined to apologize.

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Trump's Dispute With Pope Leo

The coverage agrees that Trump criticized Pope Leo and that the dispute prompted responses from Republican officials. Center outlets focus on Republican reactions, including calls for Trump to mend relations and disagreement over his remarks; some also highlight his deleted image and a Republican's comparison of him to Jesus.

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