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Top Catholic College Turns Against Trump in Vatican Spat
April 13, 2026
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Tom Williams / CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesOne of the nation’s premier Catholic universities has taken the side of the pope in President Donald Trump’s latest global beef.The University of Notre Dame released a statement penned by the 183-year-old institution’s president, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., on Monday, following Trump’s outrageous tirades against the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo.“Pope Leo XIV continues to proclaim the Gospel of Christ by upholding human dignity and serving as a tireless advocate for peace,” Rev.
Dowd’s statement, shared on X by the university, read. “His message transcends partisan political divisions in this or any country and I’m deeply grateful for Pope Leo’s inspiring example.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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