Catholics in Chicago react to Trump and Vance's comments on Pope Leo

NPR | By Jessica Pupovac

Published April 19, 2026 at 6:37 AM MDT

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Chicago Catholics are reacting to the very public spat last week between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff has been critical of the war in Iran.

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