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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

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

'We Are Not Politicians': Pope Leo Responds to Trump's Attacks After He Is Called 'Terrible for Foreign Policy'

Pope Leo responded to Donald Trump's attacks by saying he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration and reaffirming that the Church is not political.

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Donald Trump says AI-generated image of himself as Jesus after attack on Pope was 'me as a doctor'

UK health minister rejects Trump’s claim his Jesus-like image was ‘meant to be me as a doctor’

Evening Standard

Pope Leo says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump criticism

The US president said he was ‘not a fan’ of the Pope, and posted a string of criticism on social media.

Evening Standard

Trump Shares AI-Generated Image of Himself as Christ After Labelling Pope Francis a 'Liberal'

Donald Trump ignites controversy by sharing AI-generated images of himself as Jesus, criticizing Pope Leo XIV. Explore the backlash and political implications of this unusual social media move.

International Business Times UK

Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoing feud with Catholic Church leader over Iran war

The US president launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's rejection of the Iran war, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and hurting the Catholic Church.

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After slamming Pope, Trump posts AI image of himself as 'Jesus'

US President Donald Trump escalated his public clash with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, launching a sharp attack on the head of the Catholic Church and questioning his political judgement. Hours after the criticism, Trump posted an AI-generated image that portrayed him in a Jesus-like role performing a biblical-style…

The Times of India

Pope Leo sets off on African tour focused on peace and unity

Pope Leo XIV on Monday begins his most ambitious trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church, travelling across four African countries with a focus on peace, inequality and interfaith dialogue.

Radio France Internationale

'Weak on crime': Donald Trump slams Pope Leo over 'enough of war' remark on Iran

President Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, labeling him "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy." Trump accused the pontiff of being soft on Iran's nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions, while the Pope had called for peace and dialogue amid global conflicts.

The Times of India

What is the Avignon Papacy? Pentagon's Medieval Church Reference That Reportedly Alarmed the Vatican

The Avignon Papacy has resurfaced in reports of a Pentagon meeting with a Vatican envoy, where a historical reference allegedly raised alarm within the Holy See during strained US–Vatican relations.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo’s visit to Africa: theology scholar outlines 3 realities the Catholic church must face

Pope Leo’s decision to make Africa one of the early destinations of his young papacy signals the continent’s importance in global Catholicism. His April 2026 visit reflects both his personal ties to Africa and the rapid rise of Christianity across the continent.

The Conversation

Flood-weary town considers relocating after cyclone

An outback community flooded out by back-to-back weather systems could soon decide on relocating to higher ground amid fears they will be inundated again.

AAP

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

A clash of power and piety.

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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

International Business Times UK

'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

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Philadelphia’s founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about ‘godless’ Freemasons and the Illuminati

How conspiracies spread has changed immensely over the history of the United States, as technology and media have evolved. But the nature of conspiracies has not.

The Independent UK

Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country

Chile’s new president is a devout Catholic in a country that has grown increasingly secular but retains conservative traits in various areas

Euronews

Newsletter: G7 ministers to hold crunch talks as war’s economic fallout deepens

Also in this newsletter: Outrage after Israeli police stopped the heads of the Catholic Church in Jerusalem from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.

The Independent UK

Israel police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday mass at Jerusalem church

City’s major holy sites are closed because of the Iran war

Euronews

Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to abuse victims but says payments 'do not erase past'

Portugal's bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse.

Evening Standard

Vatican urged to ‘pay attention’ as first woman becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Jane Varner Malhotra, a Catholic from the US, said she has been advocating for women’s ordination in the Catholic Church for 50 years.

The Independent UK

Vatican urged to follow Church of England’s example on ordaining women

One Catholic woman says she hopes the Church is ‘paying attention’ to the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally

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