Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
- Posted on May 8, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff to insist that his essential role was that of a pastor accompanying his flock. President