USA
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.
Iran
Hormuz standoff turns into cautious waiting game as US blockade begins
Trump claims Iran made new contact for a deal, as the first hours of the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz show an apparent cautious approach from all sides as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. But China announces its own shipping transit agreement with Iran, warning the US not to interfere.
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Celebrities speak out against Donald Trump’s AI Jesus image
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.”
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Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.
World News
Pope Leo XIV says he has 'no fear' of Trump administration
Pope Leo XIV said he has no intention to debate with Donald Trump after the US president criticised him over his comments on the Iran war. "I have no fear of the Trump administration nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the gospel," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane.
Europe News
'Enough of war!' says Pope Leo XIV who grows increasingly frustrated
Leaders have used religion to defend their actions in the war. US officials, especially Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have spoken about their Christian faith and described the US as a Christian nation fighting its enemies.
