Pope Leo honours Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 22
‘We cannot sit idly by’: Donald Trump labelled as the very threat he set out to undo The nightmare he promised to end. We Got This Covered · Apr 22
Pope Leo XIV condemns ‘lust for power’ and inequality in Equatorial Guinea The Holy Father of the Catholic Church made a stop in the final leg of his four-country tour of Africa. Equatorial Guinea is a secular country, with around three-fourths of its population Catholic. Euronews · Apr 22
Pope Leo to visit notorious African prison in the spotlight after Trump deportations Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons as his tour of Africa continues The Independent UK · Apr 22
Trump reads from Bible in Oval Office in taped message for Christian group Reciting of Old Testament passage comes days after clash with pope and posting AI image of himself as Jesus The Guardian - US · Apr 21
Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV presenter's insults at PM Giorgia Meloni Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion. Euronews · Apr 21
Military Leaders Reportedly Sidelined 'Not Well' Donald Trump From Critical Iran Rescue Mission Over 'Crazy' Behavior Report says military officials sidelined Trump from an Iran rescue briefing, sparking Democratic concerns over his fitness and renewed calls to assess his ability to serve. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented by it’ Podcaster admits he ‘misled’ supporters as his rift with the US president deepens over the Iran war The Guardian - US · Apr 21
Pope Leo pays tribute to ‘great gift’ Pope Francis on first anniversary of his death Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death The Independent UK · Apr 21
South Africa police chief Fannie Masemola in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract The Independent UK · Apr 21
Martin Scorsese’s Pope Francis film ‘Aldeas’ premieres at Vatican one year after pontiff’s death The Vatican will screen the film 'Aldeas', which features Pope Francis' last on-screen interview. The premiere takes place on the one-year anniversary of his death. Euronews · Apr 21
Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip Pope Leo XIV is heading to Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his four-nation African journey The Independent UK · Apr 21
Trump lets Joe Rogan torch him on Iran but goes to war with Pope Leo. Is ‘bro’ base more politically potent than Jesus? ANALYSIS: Trump’s rare magnanimity in the face of top podcaster’s criticism contrasts with his blistering attacks on the leader of the Catholic faith, writes Andrew Feinberg ... and shows who he’s most concerned about when it comes to November’s elections The Independent UK · Apr 20
Pope Leo XIV holds a giant open air Mass in Angola Tens of thousands of people attended a giant open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV outside the Angolan capital. Euronews · Apr 20
Euronews · Apr 20 Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier for vandalising Jesus statue in southern Lebanon Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ that was carried out by an IDF soldier in a southern Lebanese village.
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Is Insulting Christ the New Norm? Palestinians Slam Israeli Soldier Smashing Jesus Statue in Lebanon A photograph showing an Israeli soldier vandalising a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has sparked outrage and scrutiny over military conduct, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Google denies involvement in $125 million Chromebook graft case in Indonesia Former Google executives have denied the company's involvement in a corruption case tied to Indonesia’s Education Ministry
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did America and the world finally hear him There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic trip through Africa
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Jen Psaki slams fellow Democrats for spending so much time thinking about 25th Amendment: ‘It’s not going to happen’ MS NOW pundit says opposition calls to remove President Donald Trump from power are unrealistic
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 First Thing: US military seizes Iran-flagged ship trying to pass strait of Hormuz blockade Iran decried the seizure as an act of piracy, saying it has no plans to participate in talks with the US. Plus, how Maui residents are rebuilding Lahaina for locals, not tourists
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Surveillance tech giant Palantir posts manifesto on X dealing with national service, post-World War II attitudes and diversity AI-driven software company outlines its idiosnycratic beliefs, arguing for greater social tolerance and understanding while looking ahead to future warfare as a grim inevitabilty
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 'Make Sure It's Anchored in the Truth': JD Vance Issues Theological Lesson to Pope Leo XIV US Vice President JD Vance publicly challenges Pope Leo XIV's anti-war stance, emphasising the need for theological accuracy amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
Axios · Apr 20 The pope's English fuels a Trump feud No translation, no buffer: A pope Americans hear directly.
The Guardian - US · Apr 20 Trump news at a glance: Oil price surges again as Iran accuses US of breaking ceasefire Tehran vowa to respond after USS Spruance fires on Iranian-flagged cargo ship allegedly running strait of Hormuz blockade. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 April
The Guardian - US · Apr 20 ‘We’re Catholic first’: Sunday mass attenders weigh in on Trump’s feud with Pope Leo Catholics around Atlanta share mixed feelings on faith and politics as Trump engages in rhetorical war with pope