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Pope Dismisses Feud Rumors with Trump, Clarifies Remarks

The Pope dismissed rumors of a feud with Donald Trump, clarifying that his recent remarks were not intended as a debate with the former president. He emphasized his focus on peace and his mission in Africa.

18 Apr, 02:14 — 18 Apr, 16:07
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APVery High5h ago

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability - AP News

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump

Pope Leo responded directly last Monday to a presidential attack. But since then, he said, some of his statements during his Africa trip have been misconstrued.

By Motoko Rich

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Trump Sees Iran Deal as Imminent, Nuclear Issue Remains in Limbo - Bloomberg.com

Trump Sees Iran Deal as Imminent, Nuclear Issue Remains in Limbo  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High7h ago

Can Trump finally make a nuclear deal with Iran?

After going to war twice, the US president is again trying to strike a deal on the regime’s uranium enrichment programme

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le-mondeHigh1h ago

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

Remarks, such as a speech about 'tyrants' ransacking the world that he delivered in Cameroon on Thursday, were written well before the US president's 'comment on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting,' explained Pope Leo XIV.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Trump’s antipathy for Pope may have roots in childhood Protestant church

Manhattan church led by Norman Vincent Peale was known for opposing presidency of JFK – and Catholics in general Donald Trump’s attacks this week on Pope Leo, for his criticism of the US attack on Iran and the US president’s decision to post an image of himself as Jesus Christ on social media, make a good deal more sense considering Trump attended services as a young man at the Protestant Marble Collegiate church in Manhattan, which was led at the time by an anti-Catholic pastor. That church’...

By Robert Mackey

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CNNMostly Factual8h ago

The extreme positions Trump proposes — and Republicans embrace - CNN

The extreme positions Trump proposes — and Republicans embrace  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual14h ago

Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).

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France 24High4h ago

Pope vs Trump: has the week of tension weakened the US president?

A week of escalating tensions has unfolded between Donald Trump and the Vatican, after Trump insulted the Pope on social media following remarks on peace in the Middle East. His behaviour shocked audiences worldwide and reignited debate over his mental health. The feud has further exposed divisions within the American right in a country where religion plays a central political role. FRANCE 24’s guest Scott Lucas, Professor of US and international politics at the University College of Dublin, ...

By FRANCE24

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Big Short investor Michael Burry says Trump's Iran war decisions are being driven by something other than foreign policy

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national-postMostly Factual6h ago

Conrad Black: Trump has humiliated Iran

A decisive victory for the United States and Israel is nearly here

By Conrad Black

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haaretzMostly Factual9h ago

Between the Lines, Netanyahu Admitted That He Has Failed in Lebanon - Haaretz

Between the Lines, Netanyahu Admitted That He Has Failed in Lebanon  Haaretz

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straits-timesMostly Factual2h ago

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

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

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

'Debate With Trump Doesn't Interest Me At All': Pope Leo

An example was a speech about "tyrants" ransacking the world that he delivered in Cameroon on the second leg of a tour of Africa, said Pope Leo.

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rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Pope regrets remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump

Pope Leo XIV has said that he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US leader.

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cyprus-mail2h ago

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

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. 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, […]

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

Venezuela’s Machado says has ‘no regrets’ about gifting Nobel Peace 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 back 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 order...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual3h ago

The Catholics in Trump’s Inner Circle Have Nowhere to Hide

Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV are making J.D. Vance and others choose between their religion and their fealty to the president

By Ryan Bort

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual8h ago

Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role - The Kyiv Independent

Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role  The Kyiv Independent

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

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

Leo, targeted by Trump, arrives from Cameroon after warning world is “ravaged by tyrants”

By Reuters

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Daily NationMostly Factual11h ago

Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'

A US-backed Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire took effect on Thursday.

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punch-ngMostly Factual46m ago

Pope dismisses rumours of feud with Trump, citing desire for peace

Pope Leo XIV dismisses rumors of a feud with President Donald Trump, clarifying his remarks about ‘tyrants’ were not directed at the US leader. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-dismisses-rumours-of-feud-with-trump-citing-desire-for-peace/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

Pope Leo regrets his remarks interpreted as debate with Trump

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US leader. The post Pope Leo regrets his remarks interpreted as debate with Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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citizen-tzMixed5h ago

Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour - thecitizen.co.tz

Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour  thecitizen.co.tz

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First report: press-tv · 17 Apr, 21:48Full coverage: 58 · 18hWindow: 18h
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press-tv17 Apr, 21:48First to report

Trumps post prohibiting Israeli strikes on Lebanon leaves Netanyahu stunned, alarmed: Report - PressTV

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dagbladet17 Apr, 23:15

- En midlertidig pause

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Al Jazeera18 Apr, 02:14

Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

3h later
Daily Nation18 Apr, 05:29

Trump says Israel barred from bombing Lebanon: 'Enough is enough'

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haaretz18 Apr, 07:23

Between the Lines, Netanyahu Admitted That He Has Failed in Lebanon - Haaretz

bloomberg18 Apr, 07:57

Trump Sees Iran Deal as Imminent, Nuclear Issue Remains in Limbo - Bloomberg.com

CNN18 Apr, 08:00

The extreme positions Trump proposes — and Republicans embrace - CNN

express-tribune18 Apr, 08:12

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

kyiv-independent18 Apr, 08:53

Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role - The Kyiv Independent

delo18 Apr, 09:12

Razume Trumpovo frustracijo, a da bi ZDA zapustile Nato?

FT18 Apr, 09:23

Can Trump finally make a nuclear deal with Iran?

mkd-mk18 Apr, 09:50

Трамп го демантираше ослободувањето на 20 милијарди долари замрзнат ирански имот

national-post18 Apr, 10:00

Conrad Black: Trump has humiliated Iran

newsbeast18 Apr, 10:33

Ρήγμα στις σχέσεις ΗΠΑ-Ισραήλ: Το «αρκετά πια» του Τραμπ για τους βομβαρδισμούς στον Λίβανο, σόκαρε τον Νετανιάχου

1h later
AP18 Apr, 11:46

Trump's dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability - AP News

wsj18 Apr, 11:50

Trump and Pope Leo: a New Holy War? - WSJ

citizen-tz18 Apr, 11:52

Pope Leo, newly forceful global voice, heads to Angola on Africa tour - thecitizen.co.tz

danas18 Apr, 12:04

Britanski ministar morao da uverava javnost da ne preti nestašica piva: I to je kriza na kojoj se vide otisci prstiju Donalda Trampa

svenska-dagbladet18 Apr, 12:04

”Man går inte på påven på det sättet – helt nytt”

le-figaro18 Apr, 12:06

«Non, je ne le regrette pas» : María Corina Machado assume d’avoir remis sa médaille du Nobel de la paix à Donald Trump

aktualne-cz18 Apr, 12:13

„Toxický“ Trump se stává přítěží. Evropští národovci od něj dávají ruce pryč

Yahoo18 Apr, 12:15

Big Short investor Michael Burry says Trump's Iran war decisions are being driven by something other than foreign policy

digi2418 Apr, 12:22

Declarație de susținere pentru Trump. Cine i-a luat partea liderului de la Casa Albă

France 2418 Apr, 12:36

Pope vs Trump: has the week of tension weakened the US president?

dnevnik-bg18 Apr, 12:52

Младенов: разговорите в Кайро по плана на Тръмп за Газа са в решителна фаза

jutarnji-list18 Apr, 12:54

Sporazum s Iranom mu se raspada, a Trump napada Španjolsku?! ‘Ide im užasno, tužno za gledati!‘

el-mundo18 Apr, 12:57

Trump dice que "da pena ver" a España por sus "desastrosas" cifras económicas

rolling-stone18 Apr, 13:00

The Catholics in Trump’s Inner Circle Have Nowhere to Hide

The Guardian18 Apr, 13:00

Trump’s antipathy for Pope may have roots in childhood Protestant church

la-vanguardia18 Apr, 13:03

Trump dice que “da pena ver” a España por sus “desastrosas” cifras económicas

Dawn18 Apr, 13:19

Venezuela’s Machado says has ‘no regrets’ about gifting Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

telex18 Apr, 13:26

Orbán után Trump egy másik európai barátját is elveszítette, csak ő továbbra is hatalmon van

straits-times18 Apr, 13:59

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

yle-uutiset18 Apr, 13:59

Paavi vähättelee Trumpin kanssa käymäänsä riitaa

cyprus-mail18 Apr, 14:01

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

vanguard-ng18 Apr, 14:03

Pope Leo regrets his remarks interpreted as debate with Trump

tvn2418 Apr, 14:08

Trump atakuje Hiszpanię. "Absolutnie okropne"

helsingin-sanomat18 Apr, 14:13

Sanasota | Trumpin mielestä paavi on väärässä ja anteeksi ei tarvitse pyydellä

dr-dk18 Apr, 14:14

Pave: Tyran-kommentar var ikke rettet mod Trump

naftemporiki18 Apr, 14:27

Πάπας Λέων: «Λυπάται» που οι δηλώσεις του ερμηνεύτηκαν ως απάντηση στον Τραμπ

rte-news18 Apr, 14:33

Pope regrets remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump

aktuality-sk18 Apr, 14:36

Pápež Lev XIV. odmieta osobný útok na Trumpa. Výrok o tyranoch označil za všeobecné varovanie pred vojnou

hotnews18 Apr, 14:38

Cum explică Papa Leon declarația despre „tirani”, după ce a fost interpretată ca fiind la adresa lui Trump. „Nu este în interesul meu”

NYT18 Apr, 14:46

Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump

aftonbladet18 Apr, 14:49

Påven: Ointresserad av att debattera med Trump

ndtv18 Apr, 14:59

'Debate With Trump Doesn't Interest Me At All': Pope Leo

delfi-lt18 Apr, 15:00

Hitleris ir Stalinas nedrįso, o Trumpas kariauja

balkan-web18 Apr, 15:00

“Nuk do ta sulmojnë më Libanin! Mjaft më!!!”/ Izraeli kërkon sqarime nga Shtëpia e Bardhë për deklaratën e Trump

faz18 Apr, 15:03

Liveblog USA unter Trump: Papst will keine „neue Debatte“ mit Trump

le-monde18 Apr, 15:03

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

index-hr18 Apr, 15:10

Papa: Nije mi u interesu raspravljati se s Trumpom

observador18 Apr, 15:10

Papa diz que discursos em África não eram debate com Trump

berlingske18 Apr, 15:10

Pave Leo: Tyran-kommentar var ikke rettet mod Trump

il-sole-24-ore18 Apr, 15:17

Il Papa chiude le polemiche con Trump: qui per cattolici Africa, non per dibattere con lui

der-standard18 Apr, 15:28

Nach Kritik von Trump: Papst um Beruhigung bemüht

klix-ba18 Apr, 15:31

Papa Lav: Nije mi u interesu debatovati s Trumpom, ali nastavljam propovijedati mir

iefimerida18 Apr, 15:37

«Δεν με ενδιαφέρει να μπω σε αντιπαράθεση με τον Τραμπ», δήλωσε από την Αφρική ο πάπας Λέων ο ΙΔ'

punch-ng18 Apr, 16:07Latest update

Pope dismisses rumours of feud with Trump, citing desire for peace