President Trump has been lobbing insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran and appeals for peace, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world’s most powerful country and the world’s largest Christian denomination. But Leo criticized the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts both before…
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Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a 10-day tour of four countries in Africa, in a bid to urge global leaders to address the needs of the continent where more than a fifth of the world’s Catholics live. Leo’s visit commenced yesterday, with a historic trip to Muslim-majority Algeria. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump,…
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday to begin an 11-day tour of Africa – the longest trip so far of his papacy – which began less than a year ago. The head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is due to visit Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea after his stop in Algeria. In…
President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post Sunday night, calling the pontiff “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and has previously made statements at odds with other priorities of the Trump administration, such as the ongoing crackdown…
Rome — The Infant Jesus found refuge in Egypt, together with Joseph and Mary, to escape Herod’s threat. And perhaps even today the African continent, though wounded by wars, tribalism and ‘inculturated’ neo-colonialism, could represent a paradoxical place of refuge for what comes from Jesus, whilst in the post-Christian West everything bearing the name of…
Algiers — Pope Leo has responded to sharply-worded criticism from the President, saying he has “no fear of the Trump administration” and will continue to speak out “loudly” for the message of the Gospel. Late Sunday, Mr. Trump lashed out at the pontiff on social media, calling him “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign…
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. The 70-year-old will cover more than 18,000 kilometres across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea – delivering 11 speeches and presiding over seven masses before returning on 23 April. Follow…
President Donald Trump sharply rebuked Pope Leo XIV in remarks to reporters and on social media Sunday, calling the first American leader of the Catholic Church “WEAK on crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I don’t think he’s doing a…
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump on Saturday, speaking out against military actions “some adults proudly boast about.” The rebuke, during a prayer vigil for peace at St. Peter’s Basilica, comes days after the pope said it was “truly…
