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The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it

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Trump-Vatican Rift Deepens as JD Vance Responds to Pentagon Report and Downplays Claims

Tensions between the Trump administration and the Vatican escalated this week after reports of a tense January meeting between Pentagon officials and the Holy See, prompting Vice President JD Vance to respond publicly while signaling uncertainty about what actually happened.

Latin Times

Pentagon Accused of Threatening Diplomat of Pope Leo XIV After Anti-War Address Condemning 'Diplomacy Based on Force'

Explore the alleged confrontation between the Pentagon and the Vatican, as US officials reportedly pressured the Catholic Church to support Trump's foreign policy.

International Business Times UK

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Pope Leo XIV appears uninclined to visit US for remainder of Trump’s term

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The Independent UK

“The White House threatened the….”: Candace Owens demands answers over reported Pentagon message to Vatican envoy

A new controversy has erupted between Washington and the Vatican. Reports suggest Pentagon officials contacted the Pope's envoy after the Pontiff criticized global power politics. Candace Owens is demanding transparency, asking for the names of White House officials involved. The Pope had spoken out against forceful diplomacy and rising global…

The Times of India

Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey: How each stop reflects his message of peace

Pope Leo XIV will begin his journey to four African countries – Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea – on April 13, 2026.

The Conversation

The New 'Avignon Papacy'? Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity to Threaten Vatican and Force Pope's Support

The intense Pentagon meeting where a senior official summoned Pope Leo XIV's ambassador sparked tensions reminiscent of the Avignon Papacy. Explore the global implications for military power.

International Business Times UK

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Karoline Leavitt Experiences 'Embarrassing Moment' When Asked Who Controls Strait of Hormuz - Dodged the Question Twice Before Pivoting

Karoline Leavitt avoids answering who controls the Strait of Hormuz during a White House briefing, raising questions about the ceasefire with Iran.

International Business Times UK

Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as Israel pounds Lebanon, Hezbollah fires back

A fragile Iran-US ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as Iran warns of renewed hostilities amid intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated, accusing Israel of breaching the truce, a stance Israel and the US argue falls outside the agreement's scope, jeopardizing upcoming peace talks.

The Times of India

'The Catholic Church Had Better Take Its Side': Pentagon Warned Pope Leo XIV Over Trump Criticism

Pentagon officials reportedly warned the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, leading to a cancelled papal visit

International Business Times UK

Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted…

Radio France Internationale

Why Pope Leo has no plans to visit US while Trump is in office

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The Independent UK

American-born Pope Leo may not visit US while Trump is president after diplomat meeting disaster: report

The Pope will reportedly spend July 4th visiting with African migrants seeking a new life in Europe rather than attending 250th anniversary celebrations in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo spins basketball on his finger as Harlem Globetrotters teach him classic trick

Pope Leo XIV learned a classic Harlem Globetrotters trick from the US exhibition basketball team as he welcomed them to Vatican City's St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday (8 April).

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International Business Times UK

Calls Grow For JD Vance Excommunication After Comments On Potential Trump Nuclear Strike Spark Outrage

Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, condemn VP JD Vance's remarks on Iran, sparking nuclear speculation and calls for excommunication.

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

Euronews

Newsletter: US and Iran agree to two-week truce, Strait of Hormuz set to reopen

Also in this newsletter: JD Vance attacks the EU to boost Orbán’s campaign ahead of Hungarian vote.

The Independent UK

How Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to agreeing a two-week ceasefire

The president made a dramatic U-turn in his stance on the war

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Evening Standard

Trump's ceasefire hangs by a thread as Iran blocks ships from Strait of Hormuz

A threat by the IRGC to destroy ships attempting to pass through the strait comes after explosions in Tehran and across the Middle East

The Independent UK

Trump agrees to halt bombing of Iran for two weeks subject to strait reopening

Tehran says vessels will have safe passage through the critical waterway in ‘coordination’ with Iran’s military.

Evening Standard

Transatlantic crisis talks as Trump condemned for Iran deadline wipeout threat

The escalating crisis and apocalyptic rhetoric has seen the White House reject claims it would use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

Axios

Pope issues stiffest rebuke yet to Trump over war threats

"This threat against the entire people of Iran" is "truly unacceptable," the first U.S.-born pontiff said.

Latin Times

Can JD Vance Be Excommunicated? What the US Bishops Said About the White House Latest Threat Against Iran as Pope Leo Urges Americans to Call Representatives

Catholic outrage over the Trump administration's Iran rhetoric intensified Tuesday after a powerful message from Pope Leo asking Americans to call their representatives and a forceful statement from Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning the president's threats against civilians and warning that the…

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We have a wealth of information at our fingertips. Every day we are bombarded with news, facts, images and stories. So much so, that it’s near-impossible to consume it all. Here are some of the good, bad and bizarre stories that might not have made it onto your recent daily…

The Times of India

'Shot down on a Friday': Pete Hegseth likens Iran rescue to Easter resurrection

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth drew parallels between a downed airman's rescue and Jesus Christ's resurrection, stating the pilot was "flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday." President Trump echoed this sentiment, suggesting divine support for the US-Iran conflict.

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