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Pope Dismisses Debate with Trump Over Iran Remarks

Pope Francis, referred to as Pope Leo in some reports, stated he had no interest in debating Donald Trump after the former president's critical Truth Social comments regarding the pontiff's remarks on Iran. This declaration aimed to calm tensions that arose from Trump's public criticism.

18 Apr, 06:00 — 18 Apr, 21:30
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APVery High5h ago

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30 - AP News

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30  AP News

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BBCHigh6h ago

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran

Pontiff says that despite ‘certain narrative that has not been accurate’, he will continue to preach message of peace Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pope Leo XIV said on Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to debate the US president, Donald Trump, about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace. Leo spoke to reporters aboard the papal plane flying from Cameroon to Angola as part of his 11-day to...

By Robert Mackey

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

Pope Leo XIV said his remarks about the world being ravaged by tyrants were not directed at President Donald Trump amid their ongoing public exchange of words.

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CNNMostly Factual4h ago

Trump is savaging allies who criticize the Iran war. But he’s treating Joe Rogan very differently - CNN

Trump is savaging allies who criticize the Iran war. But he’s treating Joe Rogan very differently  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Trump joined by Joe Rogan as he signs order to speed up psychedelic review

Order calls on federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics, including ibogaine, for potential treatments.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Venezuela’s Machado says ‘no regrets’ about giving her Nobel Prize to Trump

Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Saturday she had “no regrets” about symbolically handing over her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump in January. “There is a leader in the world, a head of state in the world who risked the lives of his country’s citizens for Venezuela’s freedom,” she told a news conference in Madrid. Machado presented her Nobel Prize to Trump when she met him in the White House just two weeks after he ordered US forces to attack Caracas a...

By Agence France-Presse

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DWHigh6h ago

Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace

En route to Angola for a three-day visit, Pope Leo XIV said he has no desire to debate with US President Donald Trump. The two leaders have traded barbs since the pope spoke out against the Iran war.

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France 24High5h ago

Pope Leo XIV condemns 'logic of extractivism' in Angola visit

Pope Leo XIV denounced the “social and environmental disasters” linked to a “logic of extractivism” on Saturday, the first day of his visit to Angola, a country marked by decades of exploitation of its vast resources.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Pope Leo says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump after president’s Truth Social meltdown at pontiff over Iran remarks

‘And yet as it happens, it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not in my interest at all,’ Leo said Saturday

By Graig Graziosi

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Business InsiderMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says Zohran Mamdani is 'destroying' NYC with proposed tax on the wealthy

President Donald Trump lambasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Truth Social. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Trump criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a proposed tax on rich second-homeowners. Mamdani said he's not shocked by Trump's remarks, given their "deep policy differences." The pair's working relationship has fluctuated between chummy and combative since NYC's mayoral race. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's charm over President Donald Trump may be waning. T...

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual3h ago

Could the 25th Amendment be used against Trump? - SMH.com.au

Could the 25th Amendment be used against Trump?  SMH.com.au

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forbes6h ago

Joe Rogan Joins Trump At White House—After Stepping Up Criticism Of President - Forbes

Joe Rogan Joins Trump At White House—After Stepping Up Criticism Of President  Forbes

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

What are UFO files? Trump orders full disclosure on extraterrestrial life 'very soon'

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Trump’s White House ballroom plan with bomb shelters, ‘top secret’ features raise eyebrows

Donald Trump's proposal for a new White House ballroom includes extensive security features, such as bomb shelters and missile-resistant materials.

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indian-expressMostly Factual8h ago

‘Modi controlled by Trump’: Rahul Gandhi says BJP wants to install puppet CM in Tamil Nadu

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

Venezuela's Machado Says "No Regrets" Over Gifting Trump Nobel Peace Prize

Machado presented her Nobel prize to Trump when she met him in the White House just two weeks after he ordered US forces to attack Caracas and snatch Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

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DawnMostly Factual6h ago

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says ‘not in my interest’ to debate him

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour “has not been accurate in all its aspects”. Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first American pope said comments he made two days earlier in Cameroon, decrying that the world was being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants”, were not aimed at Trump. That speech,...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual6h ago

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Testing of Psychedelics Use to Combat PTSD

After receiving a text from Joe Rogan, who attended the Oval Office order signing, president allows to FDA to research Ibogaine and other formerly "taboo" psychedelics

By Daniel Kreps

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5h ago

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

Health Secretary ​Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has championed the idea of using drugs such as ibogaine as an alternative treatment for mental health conditions such as depression.

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the-journal6h ago

Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war

The pontiff said his comments on the conflict referred to all wars and reflected the broader Gospel message of peace.

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ignMostly Factual6h ago

Trump Teases Impending Release of 'Very Interesting' UFO Documents

Donald Trump has said a UFO review has turned up “many very interesting documents,” which his administration would release "very soon.”

By Wesley Yin-Poole

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arab-newsMixed4h ago

Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on - Arab News

Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on  Arab News

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zerohedgeLow1h ago

Trump Says First Releases Of UFO Documents Will Begin 'Very, Very Soon'

Trump Says First Releases Of UFO Documents Will Begin 'Very, Very Soon' Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump announced April 17 that he expects his administration to begin releasing documents “very soon” related to extraterrestrial life and unexplained phenomena. President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on April 10, 2026. Win McNamee/Gett...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily Star BDMixed7h ago

Pope says he regrets his remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump - The Daily Star

Pope says he regrets his remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump  The Daily Star

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office? - Dhaka Tribune

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office?  Dhaka Tribune

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daily-star-lebanonMixed9h ago

Trump announces Pentagon UFO files release: ‘We found many very interesting documents’ - The Daily Star Lebanon

Trump announces Pentagon UFO files release: ‘We found many very interesting documents’  The Daily Star Lebanon

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standard-kenyaMixed16h ago

Other Networks Vs Trump - standardmedia.co.ke

Other Networks Vs Trump  standardmedia.co.ke

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star-kenyaMixed5h ago

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump - the-star.co.ke

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump  the-star.co.ke

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Tehran TimesLow9h ago

Trump must find an exit route from his war of choice with Iran - Tehran Times

Trump must find an exit route from his war of choice with Iran  Tehran Times

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kuwait-timesMixed4h ago

Pope, newly forceful global voice, arrives in Angola on African tour - Kuwait Times

Pope, newly forceful global voice, arrives in Angola on African tour  Kuwait Times

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senewebMixed4h ago

The Pope regrets that his speeches in Africa are interpreted as a debate with Trump - Seneweb

The Pope regrets that his speeches in Africa are interpreted as a debate with Trump  Seneweb

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First report: standard-kenya · 18 Apr, 06:00Full coverage: 62 · 16hWindow: 16h
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standard-kenya18 Apr, 06:00First to report

Other Networks Vs Trump - standardmedia.co.ke

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naharnet18 Apr, 12:31

Trump: We'll make Lebanon great again, it's about time we did so - Naharnet

tempo-english18 Apr, 13:01

Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon Faithful: 'Reject Violence' - Tempo.co English

daily-star-lebanon18 Apr, 13:10

Trump announces Pentagon UFO files release: ‘We found many very interesting documents’ - The Daily Star Lebanon

Tehran Times18 Apr, 13:35

Trump must find an exit route from his war of choice with Iran - Tehran Times

dhaka-tribune18 Apr, 14:26

Can the 25th Amendment remove Donald Trump from office? - Dhaka Tribune

indian-express18 Apr, 14:42

‘Modi controlled by Trump’: Rahul Gandhi says BJP wants to install puppet CM in Tamil Nadu

daily-mirror-lk18 Apr, 15:07

Iran tightens Hormuz control, Trump warns against ’blackmail’ - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Daily Star BD18 Apr, 15:50

Pope says he regrets his remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump - The Daily Star

digi2418 Apr, 15:54

„Nu este în interesul meu”. Papa Leon face precizări despre discursurile care au fost interpretate ca fiind un atac la Trump

DW18 Apr, 16:13

Pope Leo plays down rift with Trump, doubles down on peace

rolling-stone18 Apr, 16:13

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expedite Testing of Psychedelics Use to Combat PTSD

naftemporiki18 Apr, 16:21

Πάπας Λέων ο ΙΔ’: Δεν με ενδιαφέρει να μπω σε αντιπαράθεση με τον Τραμπ

klix-ba18 Apr, 16:23

Trump gubi saveznike, američki predsjednik postao je toksičan čak i za desničarske populiste

la-repubblica18 Apr, 16:24

Il Papa: “Sono in Africa per incoraggiare i cattolici, non per discutere con Trump”

forbes18 Apr, 16:35

Joe Rogan Joins Trump At White House—After Stepping Up Criticism Of President - Forbes

BBC18 Apr, 16:44

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

Dawn18 Apr, 16:48

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says ‘not in my interest’ to debate him

ign18 Apr, 16:51

Trump Teases Impending Release of 'Very Interesting' UFO Documents

orf18 Apr, 16:53

Papst um Entspannung mit Trump bemüht

the-journal18 Apr, 16:57

Pope Leo: It’s 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump about Iran war

morgunbladid18 Apr, 17:00

Endurmótar samband stjórnvalda við ofskynjunarlyf

France 2418 Apr, 17:18

Pope Leo XIV condemns 'logic of extractivism' in Angola visit

delfi-lt18 Apr, 17:30

Valinskas: tokie dalykai kelia didžiausią pavojų

AP18 Apr, 17:44

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30 - AP News

Al Jazeera18 Apr, 17:46

Trump joined by Joe Rogan as he signs order to speed up psychedelic review

channel-news-asia18 Apr, 17:48

Trump signs order to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

index-hr18 Apr, 17:50

Papa u Angoli: Posjedujete blago koje se ne može prodati ni ukrasti

star-kenya18 Apr, 17:52

Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump - the-star.co.ke

seneweb18 Apr, 18:02

The Pope regrets that his speeches in Africa are interpreted as a debate with Trump - Seneweb

jutarnji-list18 Apr, 18:03

Papa Lav: ‘Moćni interesi prisvajaju bogatstvo, to uzrokuje smrt i katastrofe‘

ruv18 Apr, 18:11

Machado hæstánægð með að hafa gefið Trump friðarverðlaunin

CNN18 Apr, 18:19

Trump is savaging allies who criticize the Iran war. But he’s treating Joe Rogan very differently - CNN

straits-times18 Apr, 18:19

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries ‘despots’ who exploit resources, make false promises - The Straits Times

Fox News18 Apr, 18:32

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

Yahoo18 Apr, 18:32

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

balkan-web18 Apr, 18:33

Papa Leone XIV: Nuk është në interesin tim të debatoj me Trump

vijesti-me18 Apr, 18:35

Papa Lav kritikovao "despote i tirane" koji garantuju bogatstvo,...

ndtv18 Apr, 18:37

Venezuela's Machado Says "No Regrets" Over Gifting Trump Nobel Peace Prize

arab-news18 Apr, 18:46

Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on - Arab News

mkd-mk18 Apr, 18:49

Папата: Не ми е во интерес да се расправам со Трамп

kuwait-times18 Apr, 18:53

Pope, newly forceful global voice, arrives in Angola on African tour - Kuwait Times

tvn2418 Apr, 18:58

Apetyt na "krokodyla". Trump otworzy nowy front?

sydney-morning-herald18 Apr, 19:00

Could the 25th Amendment be used against Trump? - SMH.com.au

danas18 Apr, 19:00

Dve nedelje koje su dovele Trampa do ivice: Da li se njegovo predsedništvo raspada?

The Guardian18 Apr, 19:06

Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran

Business Insider18 Apr, 19:13

Trump says Zohran Mamdani is 'destroying' NYC with proposed tax on the wealthy

20-minuten18 Apr, 19:13

«Als Hirte in Afrika»: Streit mit Trump war nie seine Absicht

tagesschau18 Apr, 19:17

Papst Leo XIV. will Streit mit US-Präsident Trump beilegen

rzeczpospolita18 Apr, 19:19

Leon XIV w Angoli: Nie mam żadnego interesu w kłótni z Trumpem

publico18 Apr, 19:29

Leão XIV chega a Angola com um discurso contra a exploração capitalista dos recursos

The Independent18 Apr, 19:30

Pope Leo says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump after president’s Truth Social meltdown at pontiff over Iran remarks

berlingske18 Apr, 19:44

Holder Gud med Donald Trump? Præsidentens Jesus-billeder genopliver et ældgammelt slagsmål

SCMP18 Apr, 20:10

Venezuela’s Machado says ‘no regrets’ about giving her Nobel Prize to Trump

n1-bih18 Apr, 20:10

Papa Lav XIV. smiruje tenzije s Trumpom: "Nije mi u interesu raspravljati se s njim"

hotnews18 Apr, 20:30

Trump atrage comparații cu Maria Antoaneta înaintea alegerilor cheie pentru președinția sa

hindustan-times18 Apr, 20:37

Trump’s White House ballroom plan with bomb shelters, ‘top secret’ features raise eyebrows

Times of India18 Apr, 21:01

What are UFO files? Trump orders full disclosure on extraterrestrial life 'very soon'

observador18 Apr, 21:24

Trump pode continuar a construir salão de baile

zerohedge18 Apr, 21:30

Trump Says First Releases Of UFO Documents Will Begin 'Very, Very Soon'

la-vanguardia18 Apr, 22:05

Trump hace brillar al Papa

NHK World18 Apr, 22:13Latest update

ローマ教皇 トランプ大統領との議論 “全く関心事ではない”