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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 · Apr 9

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

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The Independent UK · Apr 8

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 · Apr 8

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

The Independent UK · Apr 8

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

Evening Standard · Apr 8

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.

The Independent UK · Apr 8

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 7

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.

Axios · Apr 7

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…

Latin Times · Apr 7

83 Facts And Stories That Show How Many Great, Sad And Weird Things Are Happening In Our World (New Pics)

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…

Bored Panda · Apr 7