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Catholics in the land of the Hollywood blockbuster are now getting their own sequel to the previous drama that pitted White House against Vatican: Donald Trump is once again being inaugurated president in Washington, DC, while Pope Francis still holds sway at the Vatican.

The first instalment of Francis vs. Trump was one of the biggest shows since the United States began diplomatic relations with the Holy See in 1984, and the main characters’ tempestuous relationship began even before the former reality TV star was elected the 45th US president in 2016.

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