The gloves are off for Donald Trump in this round.
What is the best movie sequel of all time? In the world of science fiction, there are three contenders for that title: The Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, or Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
All three feature main characters from the first film facing new challenges and getting some character development – whether it is Luke Skywalker learning Darth Vader is his father after training with the Jedi Master Yoda, Ellen Ripley rescuing a little girl from the Xenomorph queen, or Arnold Schwarzenegger becoming a “good” Terminator while Sarah Connor fought hard to save her son.
One of the biggest blockbusters for U.S. Catholics is now getting its own sequel: Donald Trump is inaugurated president in Washington, D.C., while Pope Francis holds sway at the Vatican.
The first chapter 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 in 2016.
In February of that year, Francis was asked about Trump proposing a border wall between the United States and Mexico.
“Building walls instead of bridges is not Christian; this is not in the Gospel,” the pope said. “I’d just say that this man is not Christian if he said it this way.” The then-candidate for the Republican nomination said it was “disgraceful” for a religious leader to question another person’s faith.
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