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Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

In his first year as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV seems driven not by the dramatic gesture or tensions that often fueled the papacy of his predecessor, but by a calm, persistent zeal to preach the Gospel and emphasize community and harmony

The Independent UK

Retired New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan calls Trump’s remarks about Pope Leo ‘very unfortunate’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Vatican on Thursday, as the Iran war continues to create a rift between the Trump administration and the pope

The Independent UK

'Hilariously Retarded': Rubio Criticised for His Gift to Pope Leo During Vatican Visit

Senator Marco Rubio's gift of a crystal football to Pope Leo during a Vatican visit has sparked criticism and social media backlash, highlighting cultural differences in diplomatic exchanges.

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Marco Rubio's Vatican Visit Draws European Praise as Trump-Pope Tensions Deepen

Secretary of State Marco Rubio received rare positive attention in Europe after meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday, a high-profile visit that came as tensions between President Donald Trump and the first American-born pope continue to grow over immigration and the war involving Iran.

Latin Times

US underlines 'strong relationship' with Vatican as Rubio meets pope after Trump criticism

Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war.

Euronews

Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican amid Trump’s massive feud with pontiff

The tensions between Trump and Pope Leo XIV began last month when the president lashed out on social media accusing the Pope of being soft on crime and terrorism

The Independent UK

“The guitar players barely holding onto control as they go into the corners at top speed are my favorite players”: How the Dirty Nil’s sound runs on vintage Marshall power and a healthy serving of the Rat pedal

Weaned on the Stooges, Luke Bentham developed a taste early on for any player who could “peel paint” from the walls. Here, he walks through the high-volume approach behind the Dirty Nil's latest, which originally provoked a cease-and-desist from the Holy See...

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Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy US Catholics to keep donating

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV has called for Angolans to fight the “scourge of corruption” with a culture of justice

The Independent UK

The secretive $6 billion Vatican Bank was beset by scandals, disastrous investments—and even ties to the Mafia. How Pope Francis tried to fix it

The Vatican Bank has been plagued for years by financial scandals.

Fortune

White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine?

Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought.

Euronews

Pentagon's Alleged 'Bitter Lecture' to Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador Sparks Vatican Fury and US Visit Cancellation

A closed-door meeting at the Pentagon in January 2026 has strained US-Vatican relations, with reports of a 'bitter lecture' to the Pope's ambassador.

International Business Times UK

Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says 'God does not bless any conflict'

Pope Leo XIV has amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

The Independent UK

Vatican officials try to downplay report of meeting that sparked reported feud between Pope Leo and Trump

The Defense Department has described the meeting as a ‘respectful and reasonable discussion’

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Euronews

Pentagon denies threatening Vatican over pope's remarks on US intervention in Iran

Pentagon and Vatican envoys have both denied reports that US officials gave the Holy See's ambassador to the US a "bitter lecture," demanding the Church align with the Trump administration over Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran war.

International Business Times UK

Catholic Church Response to Pentagon Pressure Claim: Pope Leo XIV Continues Defiant Anti-War Rhetoric

Vatican and Pentagon dispute claims of pressure as Pope Leo XIV maintains defiant anti-war rhetoric and calls for global peace and disarmament.

The Independent UK

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

Latin Times

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.

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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.

International Business Times UK

The New 'Avignon Papacy'? Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity to Threaten Vatican and Force Pope's Support

The intense Pentagon meeting where a senior official summoned Pope Leo XIV's ambassador sparked tensions reminiscent of the Avignon Papacy. Explore the global implications for military power.

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of the new pontiff?

Some would like Leo to be more vocal on world conflict, but others say he uses his influence discreetly

Evening Standard

2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Pope will not attend, but will send a representative from the Holy See.

The Independent UK

Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal

The Vatican appeals tribunal has declared a mistrial in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century.”

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