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Trump Criticizes Pope, Sparks Vatican Controversy

Donald Trump drew criticism from the religious right and sparked controversy by making remarks against a Pope, leading to discussions about a "holy war" between the White House and the Vatican. Vatican locals and visitors reportedly took sides in the spat.

14 Apr, 08:08 — 14 Apr, 20:06
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ReutersVery High2h ago

Exclusive: Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China - Reuters

Exclusive: Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China  Reuters

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bloombergHigh2h ago

Trump Jr.-Linked Cage-Fighters Make Pitch to Train US Military - Bloomberg.com

Trump Jr.-Linked Cage-Fighters Make Pitch to Train US Military  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

Olivia Troye, Ex-Pence Aide, Runs for the House as a Democrat

After spending most of her Washington career as a Republican, she joins a crowded field of Democrats running in a Virginia district that doesn’t exist yet.

By Reid J. Epstein

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FTVery High8h ago

The ever-shrinking JD Vance

After a series of setbacks, the vice-president is no longer Trump’s obvious successor

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wapoMostly Factual7h ago

Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat

She joins other former Republicans and Trump administration officials running for office as critics of the president. The district would open up if voters approve a new map.

By Hannah Knowles

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The GuardianMostly Factual48m ago

‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat

While some US visitors back their president, shopkeepers who serve the papacy and tourists are on the pontiff’s side On the wall of the back room of an opticians in Borgo Pio, a neighbourhood in Rome that borders the Vatican, hangs the photos of five popes dating back to the late 1970s, charting both the recent history of Catholic church leaders and the shop itself. As its owner, Walter Colantini, who fitted glasses for one of the pontiffs, gestures towards them, he recalled the diplomatic st...

By Angela Giuffrida in Rome

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown

Trump is set to meet with U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue as the administration prepares for a summit with Xi Jinping in May.

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CNNMostly Factual4h ago

The Odds: Trump's approval - CNN

The Odds: Trump's approval  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage

US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus-like figure.

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cnbcMostly Factual3h ago

U.S.-Iran talks could restart before ceasefire expires: Reports

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle, despite President Donald Trump proclaiming that a ceasefire with Iran depended on it reopening.

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SCMPMostly Factual47m ago

Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China

US President Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his trip next month to China, a spokeswoman for the family organisation said on Tuesday. Two sources earlier said members of Trump’s family, including Eric, were ‌considering joining Trump on his highly anticipated May 14-15 visit, potentially to contribute to US-China business relations. The spokeswoman said that Eric, who manages his father’s business empire, would go in a personal capacity. “Eric...

By Reuters

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der-spiegelMostly Factual3h ago

Trump's Blockade: The Lights Are Going Out in Cuba

U.S. President Donald Trump is forcing Cuba to its knees. Power outages are the norm and people are having trouble making ends meet. Many say, though, that the problems are homemade.

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France 24High8h ago

'It was me as a doctor': Trump 'repents' over AI Jesus post

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 14: There's outrage after Donald Trump's vitriolic critique of Pope Leo and a now deleted Jesus-like AI image of him. The Washington Post suggests that this latest controversy will alienate Trump's staunchly religious base. Also in the press: Amazon is accused of ignoring the death of a worker for several hours in a distribution centre in Oregon. Plus: an independent coffee shop shares its recipe for a drink and goes viral!

By Dheepthika LAURENT

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The IndependentMostly Factual58m ago

What now, JD? Vance’s no-good, very-bad weekend hit his hope of succeeding Trump with a triple-whammy

After a whirlwind weekend in the Middle East, JD Vance returns to DC without the ‘dealmaker’ label to find other crises consuming Trumpworld, writes John Bowden

By John Bowden

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national-postMostly Factual5h ago

Colby Cosh: Donald Trump, our self-styled lord and saviour

I’m an atheist, and this AI slop isn’t even the kind of blasphemy I approve of

By Colby Cosh

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

'We all love you', Trump tells PM Modi during 40-min call on Iran war, Hormuz

Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump held a significant phone call, reviewing robust bilateral ties and progress in their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also addressed the critical situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for a secure and open Strait of Hormuz. This marks their third discussion this year, following recent peace talks.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Do Americans trust China's Xi more than Donald Trump on global affairs? No, but the gap is decreasing, shows Pew survey

About 39% of Americans expressed confidence in Trump to make "good decisions" regarding US policy toward China. This is a steady decline.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

US could return to Islamabad for additional negotiations with Iran in next two days, Trump says

"We are more inclined to go there," Trump told The New York Post, after reports surfaced of a new round of negotiations between the two countries.

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DawnMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says US-Iran talks could resume over the next two days, ‘we’re more inclined’ to go to Pakistan

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between Washington and Tehran could resume over the next two days and that “ we’re more inclined to go” to Pakistan, reported New York Post. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there. “It’s more likely, you know why? Because the Field Marshal is doing a great job. He’s fantastic, and therefore it’s more likely that we go back there,“ he was quoted as sayi...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual4h ago

Kacey Musgraves Mocks Trump’s Jesus Photo With Dolly Parton Homage

The country star fought AI slop with AI slop by sharing an image of Parton as a Christ-like figure healing the sick

By Jon Blistein

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irish-independent10h ago

Holly Baxter: Trump learns he can’t walk on water, as Jesus stunt is seen as possibly weirdest moment yet

In the beginning, there was the word, and the word was “WEAK.”

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seeking-alphaMixed1h ago

JPMorgan rebuffs Trump's argument related to moving debanking case to New York - report

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The WeekMostly Factual3h ago

Trump deletes Jesus image after backlash

The president claimed he thought the image depicted him as a doctor

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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billboardMostly Factual6h ago

Jack White Blasts ‘Blasphemy’ of Donald Trump’s Jesus Christ Post: ‘How Did So Many Millions of People Fall For This Conman?’

After picking a fight with the Pope, the president took down the offensive AI image in which he depicted himself as a divine figure healing a man.

By Gil Kaufman

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tmzMixed2h ago

Donald Trump 'DoorDash Grandma' Isn't a Paid Actor, Says Company Spokesperson

There's been a lot of social media speculation about President Donald Trump staging his White House delivery from "DoorDash Grandma" -- AKA Sharon Simmons -- and people are accusing her of being on the president's payroll. That's because a video of…

By TMZ Staff

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express-tribuneMostly Factual6h ago

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

First US pope says democracies stay healthy only when rooted in moral values

By Reuters

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems'

China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems' China has dismissed reports that it supplied or plans to supply weapons to Iran as "baseless smears," after multiple outlets cited US intelligence accusing Beijing of potentially entering the war indirectly. "China has always adopted a cautious and responsible attitude towards the export of military items, implementing strict controls in accordance with its own export control laws an...

By Tyler Durden

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

Trump signals possible new Iran talks in Pakistan – Report

US President Donald Trump told the New York Post on Tuesday that a second round of Iran talks could happen in Pakistan “over the next two days,” after a first round ended at the weekend without a deal. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-signals-possible-new-iran-talks-in-pakistan-report/

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protothema-enMixed1h ago

“Something may happen in Pakistan in the next two days” – Trump leaves open the possibility of talks with Iran

What the American president revealed in a phone interview with The New York Post The post “Something may happen in Pakistan in the next two days” – Trump leaves open the possibility of talks with Iran appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By admin

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morocco-world-newsMixed3h ago

NATO Allies Refuse to Join Trump’s Iran Blockade Plan

Several members of NATO declined to participate in a US-led plan to blockade Iranian ports, signaling growing tensions with Donald Trump over escalating conflict with Iran. The post NATO Allies Refuse to Join Trump’s Iran Blockade Plan appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Hanane Afeznaoui

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Coverage Timeline

First report: daily-mirror-lk · 14 Apr, 03:36Full coverage: 70 · 17hWindow: 17h
daily-mirror-lk14 Apr, 03:36First to report

Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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vijesti-me14 Apr, 05:18

UŽIVO Tramp: Pregovori s Iranom mogli bi da se nastave u naredna...

3h later
irish-independent14 Apr, 08:08

Holly Baxter: Trump learns he can’t walk on water, as Jesus stunt is seen as possibly weirdest moment yet

2h later
France 2414 Apr, 09:56

'It was me as a doctor': Trump 'repents' over AI Jesus post

FT14 Apr, 10:19

The ever-shrinking JD Vance

irozhlas14 Apr, 10:45

Trump prý neměl být Ježíš, ale lékař. Prezidentovo okolí nečelí obviněním z rouhání poprvé

NYT14 Apr, 11:00

Olivia Troye, Ex-Pence Aide, Runs for the House as a Democrat

wapo14 Apr, 11:00

Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat

wsj14 Apr, 11:05

What Trump’s Deleted Social-Media Post Says About 2026 - WSJ

New Statesman14 Apr, 11:20

Donald Trump is WEAK on Catholicism

express-tribune14 Apr, 11:39

Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

billboard14 Apr, 12:02

Jack White Blasts ‘Blasphemy’ of Donald Trump’s Jesus Christ Post: ‘How Did So Many Millions of People Fall For This Conman?’

Al Jazeera14 Apr, 13:00

Trump deletes AI image depicting himself like Jesus after outrage

20-minuten14 Apr, 13:01

Sharon liefert Trump Fastfood: Fast vergisst er das Trinkgeld

faz14 Apr, 13:29

Trump vs. Papst Leo XIV.: Wo Trump recht hat

national-post14 Apr, 13:32

Colby Cosh: Donald Trump, our self-styled lord and saviour

tvn2414 Apr, 13:32

Trump wręczył napiwek przed kamerami. Padło pytanie o kwotę

CNN14 Apr, 13:37

The Odds: Trump's approval - CNN

dh-les-sports14 Apr, 13:52

Donald Trump est-il en capacité de gouverner ? L’ancien patron de la CIA relance le débat : "Cette personne est manifestement dérangée"

rolling-stone14 Apr, 14:00

Kacey Musgraves Mocks Trump’s Jesus Photo With Dolly Parton Homage

der-standard14 Apr, 14:21

Trump beging mit Jesus-Vergleich auf KI-Bild einen groben Fehler

cnbc14 Apr, 14:38

U.S.-Iran talks could restart before ceasefire expires: Reports

die-presse14 Apr, 14:41

„Trump ist sich selbst der größte Feind“: Die vielen Fronten des US-Präsidenten

hvg14 Apr, 14:58

Trump mekit rendelt az Ovális Irodába, majd a futár mellett válaszolt kérdésekre az iráni háborúról

The Week14 Apr, 15:02

Trump deletes Jesus image after backlash

der-spiegel14 Apr, 15:10

Trump's Blockade: The Lights Are Going Out in Cuba

Times of India14 Apr, 15:14

'We all love you', Trump tells PM Modi during 40-min call on Iran war, Hormuz

zerohedge14 Apr, 15:22

China Rejects 'Baseless Smear' It's Sending Weapons To Iran After Trump Warned Of 'Big Problems'

morocco-world-news14 Apr, 15:31

NATO Allies Refuse to Join Trump’s Iran Blockade Plan

observador14 Apr, 15:36

​"Estreito de Ormuz? EUA aparentam estar a improvisar"

Dawn14 Apr, 15:45

Trump says US-Iran talks could resume over the next two days, ‘we’re more inclined’ to go to Pakistan

la-vanguardia14 Apr, 15:54

Macron y Starmer reunirán a los países “no beligerantes” dispuestos a reabrir Ormuz

bloomberg14 Apr, 15:54

Trump Jr.-Linked Cage-Fighters Make Pitch to Train US Military - Bloomberg.com

index-hr14 Apr, 15:57

Trump: U iduća dva dana bismo mogli održati razgovore s Iranom

ndtv14 Apr, 15:59

Fresh Talks With Iran Likely In Pakistan In "Next Two Days", Says Trump

Reuters14 Apr, 16:01

Exclusive: Trump’s son Eric to join father's state visit to China - Reuters

tmz14 Apr, 16:01

Donald Trump 'DoorDash Grandma' Isn't a Paid Actor, Says Company Spokesperson

n1-bih14 Apr, 16:05

Blokirano članstvo Kosova u Trampovom Odboru za Gazu

berlingske14 Apr, 16:18

Trumps raid mod paven ligner et røgslør – men bag kulissen raser en styrkeprøve

mkd-mk14 Apr, 16:20

Мелони се дистанцира и од Израел и од Трамп

Fox News14 Apr, 16:36

Trump meets US ambassador to China as tensions flare ahead of Xi showdown

aftonbladet14 Apr, 16:38

Trump bråkar med Meloni: "Trodde hon var modig"

digi2414 Apr, 16:42

Cum l-au ironizat show-urile de noapte pe Trump după episodul „Iisus”. Ceartă președinte-papă: lumea a devenit un episod din South Park

seeking-alpha14 Apr, 16:47

JPMorgan rebuffs Trump's argument related to moving debanking case to New York - report

newsbeast14 Apr, 16:49

Ο Τραμπ δηλώνει ότι οι συνομιλίες με το Ιράν μπορεί να επαναληφθούν μέσα στις επόμενες δύο ημέρες

hotnews14 Apr, 16:53

ULTIMA ORĂ Donald Trump anunță că negocierile cu Iranul au șanse să fie reluate în următoarele două zile și indică locul discuțiilor

hindustan-times14 Apr, 16:59

Do Americans trust China's Xi more than Donald Trump on global affairs? No, but the gap is decreasing, shows Pew survey

punch-ng14 Apr, 17:02

Trump signals possible new Iran talks in Pakistan – Report

iefimerida14 Apr, 17:04

Ο Τραμπ σνομπάρει τελικά το «Βραβείο Ισραήλ»

klix-ba14 Apr, 17:06

Donald Trump otkrio: Pregovori s Iranom bi se mogli nastaviti u naredna dva dana

morgunbladid14 Apr, 17:15

Meloni „allt öðruvísi“ en Trump hélt

protothema-en14 Apr, 17:19

“Something may happen in Pakistan in the next two days” – Trump leaves open the possibility of talks with Iran

aktuality-sk14 Apr, 17:21

Donald Trump hlási možný rýchly zvrat v rokovaniach s Iránom. Do dvoch dní chce obnoviť dialóg v Pakistane

aktualne-cz14 Apr, 17:24

Trump se pokusil vysvětlit, proč se vyobrazil jako Ježíš. Bylo to úplně jinak, tvrdí

n1-serbia14 Apr, 17:26

Tramp očekuje nove razgovore sa Iranom u naredna dva dana

dnevnik-bg14 Apr, 17:27

САЩ и Иран може да възобновят преговорите въпреки блокадата

helsingin-sanomat14 Apr, 17:34

Uskonto | Yhdysvaltojen katoliset piispat pettyivät Trumpin hyökkäykseen paavia vastaan

The Independent14 Apr, 17:35

What now, JD? Vance’s no-good, very-bad weekend hit his hope of succeeding Trump with a triple-whammy

danas14 Apr, 17:39

Tramp očekuje nove razgovore sa Iranom

delfi-lt14 Apr, 17:41

„New York Post“: Trumpas užsimena apie galimas naujas derybas dėl Irano Pakistane

The Guardian14 Apr, 17:46

‘A pope who uses his brain’: Vatican locals and visitors take sides in Leo v Trump spat

SCMP14 Apr, 17:47

Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China

telex14 Apr, 17:48

„A barátom volt” – Trump először reagált Orbán Viktor vereségére

naftemporiki14 Apr, 17:49

«Οικογενειακή υπόθεση» το ταξίδι Τραμπ στην Κίνα: Θα τον συνοδεύσουν ο γιός του, Έρικ και η σύζυγός του, Λάρα

zdg-md14 Apr, 17:50

Donald Trump a etichetat-o pe prim-ministra italiană Giorgia Meloni drept „inacceptabilă”

dagbladet14 Apr, 17:54

Trump raser mot Meloni

tagesschau14 Apr, 17:58

Trump bezeichnet Meloni als "inakzeptabel"

le-figaro14 Apr, 18:00

Donald Trump choque la droite religieuse en s’en prenant au pape Léon XIV

delo14 Apr, 18:00

Sveta vojna med Belo hišo in Vatikanom

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jerusalem-post14 Apr, 20:06Latest update

US could return to Islamabad for additional negotiations with Iran in next two days, Trump says