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Francis and Trump: Leaders who prize loyalty

US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis are not likely to become fast friends or – in the main – political allies. As governors, however, Trump and Francis are remarkably similar in several respects.

President Donald Trump and Pope Francis are not likely to become fast friends or – in the main – political allies. As governors, however, Trump and Francis are remarkably similar in several respects.

John L. Allen Jr. – the editor of these pages – noted eight years ago how Trump and Francis share a “keep ’em guessing” style of governance.