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Pope Leo hits back at Trump after president launched scathing attack

Pope Leo XIV defended the Vatican's appeals for peace and reconciliation as rooted in the Gospel, stating he does not fear the Trump administration, following President Trump's criticism. President Trump launched an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV, calling him "liberal," "weak on crime," and "terrible for Foreign Policy," particularly…

The Independent UK

'Don't fear him': Pope Leo pushes back against Trump, says he won't back down on war criticism

Pope Leo has responded to US President Donald Trump's criticism. The Pope stated he will continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran. He defended the Vatican's appeals for peace as rooted in Christian teaching. Trump had called the Pope weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy..

The Times of India

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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President Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV Over Iran War Criticism, Calls First American Pontiff 'Weak'

The clash between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the US-Iran conflict highlights political and theological tensions between the White House and the Vatican, affecting American Catholics and global diplomacy.

International Business Times UK

Orban Loses, Iran Walks Out, Pope Dies — Has JD Vance Truly Been Cursed?

Vice President JD Vance's recent diplomatic tour coincided with a series of unfortunate events, including the passing of Pope Francis and the electoral defeat of Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán.

International Business Times UK

Iran war tips Trump-Pope tension over the edge

It's one of the sharpest public divides between a pope and a U.S. president in decades.

Axios

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

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Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions

France’s President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, marking their first official talks and signalling renewed dialogue between France and the Holy See at a time of rising global tensions.

Euronews

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’

The Independent UK

France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican

Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the Italian government planned.

Euronews

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

Middle East top of agenda as Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday for their first official talks, with the war in the Middle East and concerns over Lebanon set to dominate the agenda.

Radio France Internationale

Trump Faces Fury as Pope Declines July 4 Invite Amid Claims of US 'Threats' to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV's decision to skip the US July 4 celebrations in favor of a visit to Lampedusa highlights growing tensions with the Trump administration.

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.

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The Independent UK

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

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

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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.

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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“The White House threatened the….”: Candace Owens demands answers over reported Pentagon message to Vatican envoy

A new controversy has erupted between Washington and the Vatican. Reports suggest Pentagon officials contacted the Pope's envoy after the Pontiff criticized global power politics. Candace Owens is demanding transparency, asking for the names of White House officials involved. The Pope had spoken out against forceful diplomacy and rising global…

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

Radio France Internationale

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…

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 Independent UK

Pope Leo spins basketball on his finger as Harlem Globetrotters teach him classic trick

Pope Leo XIV learned a classic Harlem Globetrotters trick from the US exhibition basketball team as he welcomed them to Vatican City's St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday (8 April).

International Business Times UK

Calls Grow For JD Vance Excommunication After Comments On Potential Trump Nuclear Strike Spark Outrage

Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, condemn VP JD Vance's remarks on Iran, sparking nuclear speculation and calls for excommunication.

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