UNC Chapel Hill Religious Studies Professor Dr. Evyatar Marienberg discusses the conflict between Pope Leo and President Trump and how it brings attention to religion's influence on politics episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 7 MIN

UNC Chapel Hill Religious Studies Professor Dr. Evyatar Marienberg discusses the conflict between Pope Leo and President Trump and how it brings attention to religion's influence on politics

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Since President Donald Trump made comments opposing Pope Leo's opinion on the Iran war, some faith leaders have been vocal about where and when religion should participate when it comes to political issues. Dr. Evyatar Marienberg, UNC-Chapel Hill Religious Studies Professor, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss the conflict between the Pope and the President.

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