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Pope Leo says he's not interested in debating Trump over Iran

The pontiff pushes back on reports of an escalating war of words with the president.

Hoax Bomb Threat Targets Home of Pope's Brother in Chicago Suburb

Incident comes after President Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV's foreign policy stance

Hungary's Election Shakes Up European Politics

Orban's defeat signals a shift in the continent's political landscape

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.

Trump Blasts Pope Leo XIV on Twitter

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

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

Farmers Struggle Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

Rising costs and market volatility take toll on rural communities.

Trump Faces Backlash for Attacking Pope, Posting AI Image

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

Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Custom Ford Explorer for African Tour

The pontiff begins a 10-day visit across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

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'

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