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'America is back': Trump targets Pope Leo again, draws line on Iran nuclear issue

President Trump reignited his public dispute with Pope Leo XIV, criticizing the Vatican's stance on Iran's nuclear program. This unusual clash, amplified by an AI-generated image of Trump in a Christ-like form, has caused discomfort among some Republican leaders and Christian conservatives, sparking widespread satire.

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Trump announces historic talks between Lebanon and Israel with White House optimistic for peace

‘We feel good about the prospects of a deal”, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said

The Independent UK

Justice Department Fires 4 Prosecutors Over Alleged Bias in Anti-Abortion Cases

The U.S. Department of Justice has fired four federal prosecutors who worked on cases involving anti-abortion activists, escalating a growing political and legal battle over how abortion-related laws were enforced during the previous administration.

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If Trump’s AI Jesus depiction isn’t a red line for his Christian supporters, is anything?

IN FOCUS: Trump pushes an already-fragile alliance of conservative Catholics and evangelicals to the breaking point, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Trump Slams Giorgia Meloni After Pope Clash, Calls Italian Leader "Unacceptable"

President Donald Trump slammed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she criticized him for his feud with Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times

White House insiders share memes showing changing mood within the administration: report

After a busy start to the week for the White House, some of those working inside the administration described how they were feeling in meme-form

The Independent UK

‘I’m not a big fan of Riley:’ Trump throws Riley Gaines under the bus after expressing disapproval of his Truth Social post

President Donald Trump had a disparaging comment to say about MAGA-aligned political commentator Riley Gaines. Despite having campaigned for him, Trump expressed dislike for her. Although he doesn’t explain why, the reason points to a statement she made against Trump’s Truth Social AI-generated photo depicting him as Jesus.

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Trump’s shot at portraying himself as a savior backfires in the most glorious way possible

President Donald Trump found himself in a whirlwind of controversy this week after a rather striking image he posted on Truth Social was quickly deleted amidst a wave of backlash. The picture, which surfaced late on April 12, depicted the President seemingly healing a sick man with a glowing hand.…

The Mary Sue

‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat

While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists support the pontiff

The Guardian - UK

Nancy Pelosi Calls President's AI Jesus Image Something for a Psychiatrist, Cites Distraction Strategy

The now-deleted image drew backlash from across the political spectrum, including from some conservative and faith-based figures

Latin Times

Trump’s Vatican clash and AI Jesus ‘blasphemy’ is fueling a GOP holy war: ‘He should not be treating the Pope as a rival’

ANALYSIS: Trump’s latest attack on the Holy Father and depicting himself as Christ has plenty of Republicans squirming in their seats, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart on Trump’s Jesus photo denial: ‘Do you even care about lying to us any more?’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump posting an AI-generated image of himself as Christ amid his feud with Pope Leo

The Guardian - US

MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump

Hal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’

The Independent UK

Could Pope Leo XIV Run For US President In 2028? Eligibility Explained

Questions emerge about whether a religious leader can run for US president, with legal eligibility and religious restrictions coming into focus.

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Donald Trump Trails Pope By Wide Margin In US Poll As Catholics Reject War Messaging With Negative Approval

Donald Trump trails Pope Leo XIV by 46 points in a new poll, as Catholic support shifts amid tensions over war and rhetoric.

The Times of India

Why 'Jesus' Trump pulled a TACO against Pope Leo XIV

If anything, this moment feels like a rare theological pullback, a reminder that the Church, for all its history of intrigue and compromise, still retains its oldest function: to define the boundaries of right and wrong when politics refuses to.

The Independent UK

Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit

English-speaking separatists in Cameroon say they will pause fighting for three days to allow safe travel for Pope Leo XIV’s visit on Wednesday

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‘I’m not afraid’: Pope Leo XIV stares down the Trump administration’s threats, isn’t scared in the slightest

“God does not bless any conflict.”

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The Guardian - US

JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: ‘Stick to matters of morality’

Catholic vice-president effectively tells Leo to stay in his lane after pope criticized the White House over the Iran war

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV Humiliated: Fox News Host Questions If Pontiff Has 'Read The Bible' Amid Brutal Donald Trump Feud

A bitter feud has erupted between the Vatican and US conservatives after Sean Hannity and Donald Trump launched a coordinated attack on Pope Leo XIV. Hannity questioned the Pontiff's scriptural knowledge on Fox News, while Trump labelled the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics 'weak on crime' on Truth Social.

The Conversation

Love, grace and world peace: how an African saint has shaped Pope Leo’s worldview

Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers was an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop was also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a…

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‘Only the fake news could come up with that’: Trump removes ‘Jesus-like’ AI image, claims it was just him ‘as a Red Cross doctor’

JD Vance now says it just was a joke.

The Independent UK

Riley Gaines comes to Trump’s defense after he rips her criticism of AI-generated Jesus post

President Donald Trump denied being influenced by influencer’s post protesting his meme, saying he was ‘not a fan’ of hers, eliciting a surprisingly generous response

Euronews

Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during Pope Leo XIV's visit, sources say

No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's 'Jesus' Image Explained: Critique Slams 'Sloppy Symbolism' In POTUS' Divine Meme

Donald Trump's recent AI-generated image portraying him in a Christ-like role has triggered widespread condemnation from religious and political critics. The post, which appeared on Truth Social following a spat with Pope Leo XIV, was quickly removed after being labelled 'sloppy symbolism.'

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