"Trump and Francis have had a tumultuous relationship, fluctuating from praise to disagreement, particularly over immigration and religious values during their respective leaderships."
"The Pope's criticism of Trump's immigration policies marked a significant point of contention between the two, highlighting differing views on compassion and judicial authority."
President Trump acknowledged the death of Pope Francis with a brief post on Truth Social, expressing respect amid their history of clashes. Initially praising Francis as humble, relations soured as Francis criticized Trump's immigration policies, particularly the building of a wall on the U.S.-Canada border. This led to a fiery exchange where Trump rebuked the Pope for questioning his faith. Even after their meeting in 2017, tensions remained, with Francis publicly condemning Trump's deportation policies as a 'major crisis.' Their complicated relationship reflects broader cultural and religious divides.
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