Trump and Pope Leo XIV clash shocks Catholic conservatives

TL;DR
President Donald Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, sparking an unprecedented public feud with the Catholic Church. Observers warn the clash could alienate conservative Catholic voters, a key GOP bloc, even as Leo XIV remains popular.
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- Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics The Washington Post
- Trump deletes controversial Jesus-themed social media post BBC
- Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: 'I thought it was me as a doctor' CNBC
- Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war AP News
- Trump Caves: Removes Christ-Like Image That Angered Conservative Christians Forbes
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