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In Pope Leo, Trump faces a different kind of papal opponent
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As the first American in the seat of St Peter, Pope Leo (left) has a native fluency in US politics and culture.
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Elizabeth Diaz and Motoko Rich
WASHINGTON – Mr Donald Trump ascended to office 10 years ago while publicly jousting with Pope Francis, who was routinely making headlines for the progressive Catholicism he promoted, pushing the Roman Catholic Church to focus on climate change and the rights of immigrants.
The Pope suggested that Mr Trump was “not Christian”; Mr Trump fired back that Pope Francis was “disgraceful”.
