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Trump Blasts Pope Leo XIV on Twitter

President criticizes Catholic leader's stance on crime and foreign policy

Killing of Iranian Activist in Canada Exposes Divisions Within Diaspora

Threats and violence have increased tensions among Iranian exiles over the war and leadership of the country.

Pope Calls for Peace as President Escalates Rhetoric

Pontiff's moral challenge to leader's messianic claims sparks debate over faith and politics

GOP Donor Claims Obama, Axelrod, and Pope Leo XIV Conspiring to Hurt Trump

Allegations of a political plot to impact the Catholic vote in the upcoming midterm elections

Trump Faces Backlash for Attacking Pope, Posting AI Image

Local Catholic leaders condemn the former president's controversial online behavior.

Trump and Vance Clash With Pope Over Politics and AI Image

The administration's feud with the Vatican intensifies over foreign policy and a controversial social media post.

Pope and President Clash Over Iran Conflict

Trump and Pope Leo XIV exchange heated rhetoric over the war in Iran and the role of faith in global affairs.

Pope Calls for Peace as Trump Hosts UFC Fight

The pontiff's message of compassion and justice stands in stark contrast to the president's divisive rhetoric and actions.

Trump Faces Backlash from Chicago Catholics Over Pope Criticism and AI Image

The president's feud with Pope Leo XIV intensifies as Chicago Catholics condemn his controversial social media posts.

Pope Meets with Obama Strategist Amid Controversy Over Trump Imagery

Closed-door meeting between Pope Leo and David Axelrod raises questions about political motivations.

Iranian President Condemns Trump's AI Image of Himself as Jesus

Masoud Pezeshkian defends Pope Leo XIV from Trump's attacks, calling the AI image a 'desecration of Jesus'

Writers Boycott Adelaide Festival Over Randa Abdel-Fattah Exclusion

Prominent authors withdraw from event, citing censorship and discrimination concerns

Pope Leo's Vatican Meeting Sparks Speculation, But No White House Run

The pontiff's closed-door session with Democratic strategist David Axelrod raises eyebrows, but experts say the pope is unlikely to seek U.S. political office.

Singapore Pledges $1 Million for Gaza Humanitarian Aid

Eleventh Tranche of Assistance Totals Over $25 Million Since 2023 Conflict

Pope and President at Odds Over Iran War

First American pope directly criticizes American president over escalating conflict

Trump and Military Brass Brief Press on War in Iran

The Iran-US conflict escalates as the US proposes a ceasefire, but Iran rejects it, seeking a permanent end to the war.

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Iran War, Takes Aim at Trump

Pontiff denounces 'idolatry of self and money' fueling conflict during Vatican prayer vigil

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