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Donald Trump has stepped on a political hornet's nest with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV that have infuriated Catholics worldwide. The rift with the Vatican could exacerbate an already challenging 2026 election season for congressional Republicans as Trump risks alienating a key constituency.

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Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV may hurt GOP with Catholic voters

Presidents and popes haven't always seen eye to eye on policy, but Trump's criticism is unusually public and aggressive, experts say.

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