Alabama parishioners share their thoughts on Trump's criticisms of the pope

NPR | By Vahini Shori

Published April 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

Catholic churchgoers in Birmingham, Alabama, react to the tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo.

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