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

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The Guardian - US

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’

The Independent UK

Trump's incredible shrinking tent

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

Axios

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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.”

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

Trump's Jesus AI Image: Is He Showing Messiah Syndrome in 2026? – Experts Weigh In

Donald Trump posted and deleted an AI-generated image depicting himself in a Jesus-like role, sparking backlash across political and religious circles.

International Business Times UK

Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations as asylum applications remain suspended

Afghan migrants in Poland face forced deportations and fear for their lives at the hands of the Taliban-run government back home

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'I Have No Fear of the Trump Administration' – Pope Leo XIV Responds Firmly to Trump's Attack on the Gospel & Peace

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, said he has no fear of Trump's criticism and reiterated that his peace efforts are rooted in the Gospel, emphasizing the church's role in promoting peace.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.

Euronews

Pope visits Algeria, with calls for a 'dynamic, free' civil society

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday began the second of a two-day visit to Algeria, the first leg of his landmark African tour. He called it an opportunity to "promote peace". Several rights groups are calling on the leader of the Catholic Church to raise the issues of human rights and…

Radio France Internationale

Donald Trump Orders Macca’s To The White House While Defending AI-Generated Pic Of Himself As Jesus

Yes, you read that headline right.

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Pope Leo XIV in Algeria to walk in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine

Pope Leo XIV is following in the footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine

The Independent UK

‘Stick to matters of morality’: JD Vance tells Vatican to stay out of US politics amid Trump–Pope row

US Vice President JD Vance asked the Vatican on Monday to "stick to matters of morality" amid an escalating public clash between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war.

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president posts AI image comparing himself to Jesus after picking a fight with the pope

Trump’s now-deleted post sparked the wrath of some of his loyal conservative Christian followers – key US politics stories from Monday 13 April at a glance

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The Conversation

Pope Leo’s resolute response to Trump attack reveals a man of God, not politics

When Pope Leo XIV condemned threats to destroy Iranian civilisation as “truly unacceptable” in April 2026, the backlash was immediate. US President Donald Trump unleashed a tirade against the pope on social media, accusing him of being “weak on crime”, “terrible for foreign policy”, and acting like a politician rather…

The Guardian - AU

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

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The Times of India

“Political prostitution”: Candace Owens slams identical posts defending President as AI Jesus image sparks backlash

Candace Owens criticized Trump supporters after two identical posts defended Donald Trump’s AI Jesus image. The posts by Graham Allen and David J Harris Jr raised questions online. At the same time, Trump faced backlash for the image and his comments about Pope Leo XIV, with even some supporters calling…

The Times of India

Second Coming: Trump auditions for role after POTUS

US President Donald Trump launched a blistering attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him "WEAK on Crime" and an Obama sympathizer. Trump posted a messianic image of himself, sparking global backlash. The Pope responded by emphasizing the Gospel's message of peacemaking, while allies and critics debated Trump's actions.

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Blames 'Fake News' for Jesus Image Backlash, Claiming He Was Just 'Healing' the Country

Donald Trump defends sharing an AI‑generated image of himself posed like Jesus, saying he mistook it for a doctor 'healing' the country, as criticism mounts over his Iran rhetoric and a new poll shows a slim majority now favour impeachment.

The Independent UK

Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings as his support ‘drops down into the Dead Sea’, polling guru says

Trump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed out

International Business Times UK

Trump Sparks Alarm Over Mental Health After Lashing Out at Pope Leo, 'Unhinged' Iran Threats

The stability of the American presidency is questioned as Trump's recent actions raise concerns about his mental fitness, sparking discussions on the 25th Amendment.

The Conversation

Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep-rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads

President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the U.S.-born head of the Catholic Church, had an unusual and acrimonious public exchange over the weekend.

The Mary Sue

Trump attacks the Pope on a scathing Truth Social rant

President Donald Trump went off on the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, through a social media post. The pope has consistently denounced war, placing him in direct opposition to Trump and his supporters.

Axios

Trump's pope spat risks feud with crucial Catholic swing voters

Catholic support was already eroding.

The Independent UK

Trump deleted AI Jesus then ordered McNuggets in probably his weirdest move yet

ANALYSIS: As the president starts a feud with the Pope and then tries to make it better with a bizarre DoorDash event, JD Vance is presumably crying with embarrassment in the corner, writes Holly Baxter

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