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Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

But given what we know of this cabinet’s loyalties, it is difficult to imagine a single secretary having that conversation.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

As chief minister, he will now face pressure to shift from a firebrand politician to administrator: reassuring investors, delivering jobs and governing a state where political loyalties run fiercely deep.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The split widens when a labor strike becomes an armed revolt, with Jacir gamely tracking the hardening or shifting loyalties of both her peasant and well-to-do characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

One problem we encountered early on was the question of divided loyalties between MK and the ANC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela