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Trump’s Vatican clash and AI Jesus ‘blasphemy’ is fueling a GOP holy war: ‘He should not be treating the Pope as a rival’

ANALYSIS: Trump’s latest attack on the Holy Father and depicting himself as Christ has plenty of Republicans squirming in their seats, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart on Trump’s Jesus photo denial: ‘Do you even care about lying to us any more?’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump posting an AI-generated image of himself as Christ amid his feud with Pope Leo

The Guardian - US

MAGA pundit insists Obama aide and the Pope are conspiring to hurt Trump

Hal Lambert claimed that ‘this is all about trying to hurt President Trump’s Catholic vote during the midterms’

The Independent UK

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Could Pope Leo XIV Run For US President In 2028? Eligibility Explained

Questions emerge about whether a religious leader can run for US president, with legal eligibility and religious restrictions coming into focus.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Trails Pope By Wide Margin In US Poll As Catholics Reject War Messaging With Negative Approval

Donald Trump trails Pope Leo XIV by 46 points in a new poll, as Catholic support shifts amid tensions over war and rhetoric.

International Business Times UK

Why 'Jesus' Trump pulled a TACO against Pope Leo XIV

If anything, this moment feels like a rare theological pullback, a reminder that the Church, for all its history of intrigue and compromise, still retains its oldest function: to define the boundaries of right and wrong when politics refuses to.

The Times of India

Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit

English-speaking separatists in Cameroon say they will pause fighting for three days to allow safe travel for Pope Leo XIV’s visit on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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‘I’m not afraid’: Pope Leo XIV stares down the Trump administration’s threats, isn’t scared in the slightest

“God does not bless any conflict.”

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JD Vance defends Trump amid spat with Pope Leo: ‘Stick to matters of morality’

Catholic vice-president effectively tells Leo to stay in his lane after pope criticized the White House over the Iran war

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo XIV Humiliated: Fox News Host Questions If Pontiff Has 'Read The Bible' Amid Brutal Donald Trump Feud

A bitter feud has erupted between the Vatican and US conservatives after Sean Hannity and Donald Trump launched a coordinated attack on Pope Leo XIV. Hannity questioned the Pontiff's scriptural knowledge on Fox News, while Trump labelled the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics 'weak on crime' on Truth Social.

International Business Times UK

Love, grace and world peace: how an African saint has shaped Pope Leo’s worldview

Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers was an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop was also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a…

The Conversation

‘Only the fake news could come up with that’: Trump removes ‘Jesus-like’ AI image, claims it was just him ‘as a Red Cross doctor’

JD Vance now says it just was a joke.

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Riley Gaines comes to Trump’s defense after he rips her criticism of AI-generated Jesus post

President Donald Trump denied being influenced by influencer’s post protesting his meme, saying he was ‘not a fan’ of hers, eliciting a surprisingly generous response

The Independent UK

Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during Pope Leo XIV's visit, sources say

No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security.

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Donald Trump's 'Jesus' Image Explained: Critique Slams 'Sloppy Symbolism' In POTUS' Divine Meme

Donald Trump's recent AI-generated image portraying him in a Christ-like role has triggered widespread condemnation from religious and political critics. The post, which appeared on Truth Social following a spat with Pope Leo XIV, was quickly removed after being labelled 'sloppy symbolism.'

International Business Times UK

Trump's DoorDash Grandma Real Identity Exposed as Viral McDonald's Stunt Claims of White House PR Move

Claims swirl that Trump's 'DoorDash Grandma' was a staged White House PR figure after viral McDonald's delivery stunt sparks identity controversy.

International Business Times UK

Trump Slammed Over 'Bizarre Surgery' Post While Former Staffer Breaks Silence on Serious Health Crisis

Donald Trump faces backlash over strange social media posts and health concerns raised by former insiders, sparking debate about his condition.

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"He’s already got worst President in the history of America on lock, but I’m gonna go ahead and take the honour of pronouncing Trump Worst American of All Time." Jack White is distinctly unimpressed by Donald Trump's now-deleted AI Jesus post

"How did so many millions of people fall for this conman?"

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Euronews

Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war

Despite widespread criticism including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff for being "weak on crime," Trump said no to an apology to the Catholic Church's Holy Father while reiterating his claims.

The Independent UK

Catholic JD Vance tells Pope Leo to stick to ‘matters of morality’ amid Trump row

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The Guardian - US

Eric Swalwell officially resigns from House; Los Angeles county sheriff investigating rape allegation against him –as it happened

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The Independent UK

Catholic JD Vance weighs in on Trump’s ‘Jesus doctor’ photo and his feud with Pope Leo

Vice President JD Vance said that, in some cases, it ‘would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality’

Axios

Trump's incredible shrinking tent

Trump is methodically torching the eclectic coalition that made him president.

Euronews

Celebrities speak out against Donald Trump’s AI image of himself as Jesus

It’s the now-deleted AI image that has sparked heated criticism and accusations of blasphemy, with Jon Stewart calling out Trump for the explanation behind the image, and Jack White slamming Christians who continue to support Trump – dubbing him the “worst American of all time.”

The Independent UK

A timeline of Trump and Pope Leo’s escalating feud over Iran war

A feud has escalated between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the war in Iran.

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