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Trump renews feud with Pope Leo XIV days ahead of planned Marco Rubio visit to the Vatican

In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

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Marco Rubio defends Trump’s false claim that Pope Leo wants Iran to have a nuke ahead of meeting with pontiff

Pontiff says ‘if someone wants to criticize me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully’

The Independent UK

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

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Rubio Plans Vatican Visit as Trump's Fight With Pope Leo Opens New Diplomatic Rift

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Vatican City this week for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, a delicate diplomatic mission aimed at easing tensions after President Donald Trump's public attacks on the first American pontiff drew criticism across political and religious circles.

Latin Times

Trump accuses pope of ‘endangering a lot of Catholics’ with Iran stance

US president directs fresh criticism at pontiff days before secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Vatican

The Guardian - UK

Marco Rubio to Meet Pope Leo XIV Alone After JD Vance Gets Frozen Out in Major Diplomatic Snub

Marco Rubio's Vatican meeting with Pope Leo XIV sparks 2028 presidential race speculation, excluding VP JD Vance and highlighting Rubio's rising influence.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV Installs Three New Bishops Known for Clashing With Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV appoints three new bishops in the US, all critical of Trump, as ongoing tensions between the Vatican and the White House escalate.

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Marco Rubio to visit Rome, reportedly to ‘thaw’ US relations with Pope and Meloni

US secretary of state will be in Italian capital on Thursday and Friday, the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s papacy

The Guardian - UK

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

Trump picked a fight with the Pope: The one person he can't fire, can't outbid, and can't outlast

The Vatican, the oldest institution in the world, has faced attacks from leaders throughout history—and from the U.S. This time it's unprecedented.

Fortune

What is a just war? Inside the war of words between the Trump administration and the Catholic church

Pope Leo’s words on Palm Sunday were pointed. “Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war”, he said during an address at the Vatican.

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV Says Church Needs to Stop Obsessing Over Sex After 'Weak' Spat With Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV has said he no longer wants to answer questions about sex, urging the Catholic Church to stop 'revolving around sexual matters' and focus on justice and equality instead.

International Business Times UK

Top JD Vance Donor's Claims That Pope Leo Is 'Antichrist' as Leaked Audio Recordings Resurface

Peter Thiel's controversial remarks labeling Pope Leo XIV as an 'Antichrist' have resurfaced, sparking debate over the clash between tech ambitions and Vatican's moral authority.

International Business Times UK

Pope meeting significant ‘regardless of me being a woman’, says archbishop

Dame Sarah is the first female to hold the top ministry role in the Church of England, while the Catholic Church does not allow women priests.

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Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury in historic encounter at Vatican

The papal audience at the Vatican comes in the 60th anniversary year of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of Canterbury praises Pope Leo for speaking powerfully on injustice

Sarah Mullally hails pontiff for addressing the ‘many injustices in our world’ after private meeting at Vatican

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo Condemns Death Penalty as US Moves to Reintroduce Firing Squads

Pope Leo condemns the US reintroduction of firing squads, emphasising human dignity and opposing capital punishment, and saying even those convicted of serious crimes retain the possibility of redemption

Evening Standard

Pope says churches must overcome differences at Archbishop of Canterbury meeting

The pair met for a private audience, after which each delivered an address and prayed together.

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The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury tells Pope he will get ‘warm welcome’ in UK during historic meeting

Dame Sarah Mullally met the pontiff for the first time on Monday at the Vatican

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury tells Pope he will get warm welcome if he visits UK

Dame Sarah Mullally has met the pontiff for the first time on Monday at the Vatican.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Leo for ‘moment of prayer’ during historic Vatican visit

Dame Sarah Mullally is on a four-day pilgrimage to Rome which Lambeth Palace says is designed “to strengthen Anglican–Roman Catholic relations

The Independent UK

Archbishop decries ‘terrible violence on innocent people’ ahead of meeting with Pope

Dame Sarah Mullally is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Monday

Axios

The pope moves to police AI

The Vatican can't control AI, but it's trying to shape who controls truth in an AI-driven world.

International Business Times UK

UFO Death Pattern Deepens As Insiders Push Claims Of Spiritual And Religious Connection Behind Phenomenon

Federal authorities are investigating a pattern of UFO researcher deaths, exploring potential spiritual and religious connections. The White House and FBI are involved, seeking answers to these mysterious occurrences

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Border Czar Issues Direct Challenge to Pope Leo XIV Over 'Inhumane' Policies Claims

Tom Homan, Trump's 'border czar', invites Pope Leo XIV to join an ICE ride-along, amid tensions over US immigration policies criticized by the Vatican.

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