From: UpFront
Is the Vatican standing up to Trump?
Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.
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The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there’s another way.
Lebanon to Strait of Hormuz, here’s what we know on day 46 of Iran war
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
From: NewsFeed
Trump doubles down in Pope feud, refuses to apologise
Donald Trump says he won’t apologise after attacking Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK”.
Published On 13 Apr 2026
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump after attack over Iran peace appeal
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
From: NewsFeed
Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.
Published On 11 Apr 2026
From: NewsFeed
Pope warns world is becoming ‘indifferent’ to violence
Pope Leo XIV used his first Easter mass at the Vatican to urge global leaders to “choose peace”.
Published On 5 Apr 2026
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Pope Leo urges dialogue amid Middle East war
Pope Leo urged dialogue and an end to the violence in the Middle East as tensions escalate in the region.
Published On 8 Mar 2026
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Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon
Global wars are ‘leaving behind rubble and open wounds’, pontiff says.
Zelenskyy meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome amid US pressure over peace plan
Trump earlier on Tuesday warned that Kyiv must make concessions, saying Ukraine is ‘losing’ the war.
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