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Trump Sparks Alarm Over Mental Health After Lashing Out at Pope Leo, 'Unhinged' Iran Threats

The stability of the American presidency is questioned as Trump's recent actions raise concerns about his mental fitness, sparking discussions on the 25th Amendment.

International Business Times UK · Apr 13

Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep-rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads

President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Trump attacks the Pope on a scathing Truth Social rant

President Donald Trump went off on the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, through a social media post. The pope has consistently denounced war, placing him in direct opposition to Trump and his supporters.

The Mary Sue · Apr 13

MAGA-friendly Bishop Barron says Trump owes pope an apology: 'No president in my lifetime...'

Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron, a member of Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, who faced criticism in the past for his engagement with the Trump administration, broke his silence on President Donald Trump's attack on Pope Leo XIV and said the statements were inappropriate and disrespectful.

The Times of India · Apr 13

Trump deletes post of AI image depicting him as Jesus Christ-like figure

The now-deleted post, shared on Sunday, showed Trump bathed in divine light, healing a man in a hospital bed while a horned demonic figure floated in the background. The image drew immediate condemnation, including from some of the president’s most loyal conservative Christian allies. Riley Gaines, Fox News host and…

The Times of India · Apr 13

‘Trump as Jesus’ photo deleted from president’s account after backlash

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The Independent UK · Apr 13

Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church

Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Religious Conservatives Slam Trump Over Jesus-Themed Post: 'Outrageous Blasphemy'

Michael Knowles, a conservative Catholic podcaster, argued it "behooves the President both spiritually and politically to delete the picture, no matter the intent"

Latin Times · Apr 13

The View condemns ‘blasphemous’ AI-generated image of Trump as God

President has faced considerable backlash over the image, which many have found offensive

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Trump claims controversial post depicting him as Jesus was actually him as a doctor

Right-wing Christian figures and MAGA allies condemned the president’s AI-generated image as blasphemy

The Independent UK · Apr 13