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APTOPIX Cameroon Africa Pope

World Apr 17

Pope urges young people to resist temptation of corruption in big Mass in Cameroon

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Politics Apr 16

U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House for Las Vegas, Nevada, in Washington
WATCH: Trump says the pope has to understand that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has "to do what’s right" as he pushes back against Pope Leo XIV on Iran war.

By Associated Press

Nation Apr 15

Pope Leo XIV travels to Cameroon
Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump's criticism continues

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message "the world needs to hear today” is one of peace and dialogue.

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Politics Apr 15

U.S. Vice President JD Vance attends This is the Turning Point Tour at the University of Georgia in Athens
WATCH: Vance says Pope Leo should 'be careful' when talking about religion

Vice President JD Vance questioned Pope Leo anew, pushing back specifically at the pope’s Palm Sunday assertion that God does not hear the prayers of those who make war.

By Bill Barrow, Emilie Megnien, Associated Press

World Apr 14

Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria
During visit to Algeria, Pope Leo walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine

Leo’s visit to Annaba, the modern-day Hippo, was a spiritual homecoming for the American pope on his second full day in Algeria.

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Apr 13

Fact-checking Trump's claim that Pope Leo supports nuclear weapons in Iran

By Maria Briceño, PolitiFact

President Donald Trump issued a flurry of statements Sunday against Pope Leo XIV, saying in part that the U.S.-born pope supports Iran having a nuclear weapon. However, the pope has specifically spoken against nuclear weapons and their devastation.

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Apr 13

Watch 4:59
Trump clashes with Pope Leo, who vows to continue speaking out against war

By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes

President Trump is openly condemning Pope Leo XIV after the head of the Roman Catholic Church criticized the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran. William Brangham reports on the rare public battle between the president of the United States and…

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Apr 13

WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran

By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus…

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Apr 13

WATCH: Trump speaks about 'no tax on tips' with a 'DoorDash grandma'

By Molly Finnegan and Associated Press

Dressed in a "DoorDash grandma" T-shirt, Sharon Simmons knocked on the door of the Oval Office at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue with two McDonald's delivery bags.

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Apr 13

WATCH: Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration

By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel.

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