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US Catholics unsettled by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

US President Donald Trump recently posted an AI-generated image seemingly depicting himself as a figure like Jesus Christ, which was later deleted.
US President Donald Trump recently posted an AI-generated image seemingly depicting himself as a figure like Jesus Christ, which was later deleted.

Pope Leo slams AI abuse after Trump’s Jesus post

Pope Leo XIV waving to the crowd from the Popemobile as he arrives to lead a Mass in Douala on April 17, the fifth day of his 11-day visit to Africa.
Pope Leo XIV waving to the crowd from the Popemobile as he arrives to lead a Mass in Douala on April 17, the fifth day of his 11-day visit to Africa.

Mexico masculinity summit ploughs ahead after public funding backlash

FILE PHOTO: Eduardo Verastegui speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Mexico City, Mexico September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Eduardo Verastegui speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Mexico City, Mexico September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo

French Bill targeting anti-Semitism withdrawn after pushback

The withdrawn Bill would have made it illegal to advocate for the destruction of a state recognised by France.
The withdrawn Bill would have made it illegal to advocate for the destruction of a state recognised by France.

Crowds gather in Cameroon for biggest event of Pope Leo’s Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV arrives to hold a holy Mass for peace and justice at Bamenda airport in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Pope Leo XIV arrives to hold a holy Mass for peace and justice at Bamenda airport in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

More young men in US say religion is ‘very important’ to them, poll finds

For decades, surveys have found that women are consistently more religious than their male peers.
For decades, surveys have found that women are consistently more religious than their male peers.

The Pope v the President: How Leo became Trump’s fearless foe

The US-born Pope Leo XIV, a low-profile cardinal a year ago, has of late become a rallying point for critics of President Donald Trump.
The US-born Pope Leo XIV, a low-profile cardinal a year ago, has of late become a rallying point for critics of President Donald Trump.

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus, as administration’s pope criticism continues

Mr Trump reposted an image to his Truth Social account, of an embrace from Jesus, saying that he thought it was "quite nice".
Mr Trump reposted an image to his Truth Social account, of an embrace from Jesus, saying that he thought it was "quite nice".

Former Indonesia V-P Jusuf Kalla reported to police over alleged blasphemy

A video of former Indonesia vice-president Jusuf Kalla's remarks has gone viral.
A video of former Indonesia vice-president Jusuf Kalla's remarks has gone viral.

Many popes have been entangled in politics. Here are 5 of them

US President Donald Trump (right) had criticised Pope Leo after the pontiff spoke out against the Iran war.
US President Donald Trump (right) had criticised Pope Leo after the pontiff spoke out against the Iran war.

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