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The Hill • April 20, 2026 15:30

Thanks to Trump, the Catholic vote is now up for grabs

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Trump mistakenly believes that Catholics will stick with him no matter what he says or does.

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Thu 07:47 - Le Figaro

Macron expected in Rome this Thursday before a meeting with Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican

Thu 21:05 - Le Figaro

Algeria, end of life, Catholic schools… The challenges of the first meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV

Fri 05:57 - Le Figaro

During his visit to the Vatican, Emmanuel Macron will invite the Pope to France

Fri 14:54 - Euronews

France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican

Fri 15:35 - France 24

France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo

Fri 16:27 - Euronews

Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions

Sat 17:30 - Al-Monitor

In fiery speech, Pope Leo says 'Enough to war!'

Sat 17:36 - Al-Monitor

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

Sat 19:09 - Washington Examiner

Pope Leo slams ‘demonic cycle of evil’ behind Iran war during sermon

Sat 20:47 - Al Jazeera English

Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace

Sun 02:40 - Fox News

Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica

Mon 01:36 - Al-Monitor

Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'

Mon 01:55 - Fox News

Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments

Mon 05:05 - Middle East Eye

US Senator calls Trump’s attack on pope ‘abhorrent’

Mon 05:08 - Washington Examiner

Trump criticizes Pope Leo as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible on foreign policy’

Mon 06:40 - Politico EU

‘Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons’: Trump attacks Pope Leo

Mon 06:46 - Washington Post

Trump attacks Pope Leo, taking credit for his election as bishop of Rome

Mon 07:36 - Al Jazeera English

Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour

Mon 07:40 - BBC Headlines

Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

Mon 08:51 - DW All

Pope Leo starts first Africa tour

Mon 08:51 - DW Top

Pope Leo starts first Africa tour

Mon 08:51 - DW All

Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria

Mon 08:51 - DW Top

Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria

Mon 08:55 - La Repubblica (IT)

The Pope in Algeria, first stop of 11 days in 4 African countries: "No to neocolonial temptations"

Mon 10:06 - France 24

On the ground: Pope Leo arrives in Algiers to start Africa tour

Mon 10:46 - France 24

REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks as he opens trip in Algeria

Mon 12:00 - Euronews

Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit

Mon 12:20 - France 24

Pope Leo XIV lands in Algeria for first-ever visit by a pontiff

Mon 17:08 - ANSA Main

The Pope in Algeria, the visit to the Great Mosque

Mon 19:29 - France 24

Interfaith dialogue: 'The messenger of peace in the name of Pope Leo XIV is coming to visit us'

Tue 06:54 - Euronews

Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

Tue 08:21 - La Repubblica (IT)

Vance: “The Vatican should deal with morality”. Pope Leo today on the sites of Saint Augustine in Algeria

Tue 12:01 - Al-Monitor

Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars

Tue 13:05 - France 24

Pope makes first papal visit to Algeria

Wed 06:40 - Euronews

In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

Wed 11:25 - BBC Europe

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Thu 15:58 - Fox News

'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican

Fri 06:39 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

Orbán commented on his defeat for the first time. "There was pain and then emptiness"

Fri 07:49 - The Guardian

Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow

Fri 16:36 - Euronews

White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine?

Sat 15:24 - Fox News

Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots

Mon 13:57 - Fox News

Supreme Court to hear Catholic parish's challenge after Colorado barred schools from universal pre-K program

Mon 15:09 - The Hill

Supreme Court stays out of parental rights case

Mon 15:30 - The Hill

Thanks to Trump, the Catholic vote is now up for grabs

Mon 16:39 - Washington Examiner

Supreme Court takes up challenge to Catholic exclusion from Colorado’s universal preschool program

Different Perspectives

ANSA Main

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17:08

The Pope in Algeria, the visit to the Great Mosque

La terza al mondo per dimensioni, la prima per il minareto piu' alto: 267 metri

Al Jazeera English

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07:36

Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour

The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.

20:47

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.

Al-Monitor

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12:01

Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars

By Joshua McElweeANNABA, Algeria, April 14 (Reuters) - Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St. Augustine of Hippo, …

01:36

Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'

By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump/ issued a scathing attack on Pope Leo late on Sunday, calling him "weak" on crime and "terrible" for …

17:36

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, April 11 (Reuters) - Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal as …

17:30

In fiery speech, Pope Leo says 'Enough to war!'

Pope Leo lashed out against warmongers on Saturday while calling on billions of people around the globe to embrace peace and "believe once again in love, moderation and good politics".In …

BBC Europe

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11:25

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

BBC Headlines

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07:40

Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".

DW All

2 articles

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08:51

Pope Leo starts first Africa tour

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.

08:51

Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.

DW Top

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08:51

Pope Leo starts first Africa tour

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.

08:51

Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.

Euronews

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16:36

White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine?

Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought.

06:40

In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit.

06:54

Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.

12:00

Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit

Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace.

16:27

Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions

France’s President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, marking their first official talks and signalling renewed dialogue between France and the Holy See at a …

14:54

France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican

Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the …

Fox News

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13:57

Supreme Court to hear Catholic parish's challenge after Colorado barred schools from universal pre-K program

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Catholic parish's case after Colorado barred its school from a state program funding families' preschool choices.

15:24

Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots

Texas brothers launch Acutis AI, a faith-based chatbot rooted in Catholic teaching that aims to protect kids from mainstream AI platforms' influence.

15:58

'60 Minutes' accused of using left-leaning Cardinals to bait Trump into feud with Vatican

CBS's "60 Minutes" accused of airing left-leaning segment critics say was designed to bait a conflict between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.

01:55

Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments

President Donald Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.

02:40

Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Leo decries the "delusion of omnipotence" he says is driving the war in Iran, urging peace during a Saturday vigil at St. Peter's Basilica.

France 24

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13:05

Pope makes first papal visit to Algeria

Pope Leo XIV embarked Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflict and honor the locally born inspiration of …

19:29

Interfaith dialogue: 'The messenger of peace in the name of Pope Leo XIV is coming to visit us'

As Pope Leo XIV makes a historic visit to Algeria, in the spirit of interfaith dialogue, François Picard is pleased to welcome Father Fred Wekesa, Rector of the Basilica of …

12:20

Pope Leo XIV lands in Algeria for first-ever visit by a pontiff

Pope Leo XIV embarked on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflict and honour the locally born inspiration of his …

10:46

REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks as he opens trip in Algeria

Pope Leo XIV on Monday began a landmark visit to Algeria, where he called for forgiveness in a speech paying tribute to victims of the country's war of independence from …

10:06

On the ground: Pope Leo arrives in Algiers to start Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV embarked Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflict and honor the locally born inspiration of …

15:35

France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first meeting Friday, a private audience at the Vatican where discussions ranged from the Iran war to basketball. The French …

Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)

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06:39

Orbán commented on his defeat for the first time. "There was pain and then emptiness"

- Ból wyzwolił we mnie ogromną energię - stwierdził Orbán. Dodał, że "zamiast poczuć się starszy, nagle poczuł się młodszy".

La Repubblica (IT)

2 articles

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08:21

Vance: “The Vatican should deal with morality”. Pope Leo today on the sites of Saint Augustine in Algeria

Il vicepresidente Usa, cattolico, difende apertamente Trump nello scontro con il Papa. E critica il Pontefice. Il gesuita James Martin: “E’ esattamente ciò che sta facendo Prevost, ovvero esprimersi su …

08:55

The Pope in Algeria, first stop of 11 days in 4 African countries: "No to neocolonial temptations"

Dopo il Maghreb, dove nacque sant’Agostino, Leone si recherà in Camerun, Angola e Guinea Equatoriale. Evoca la richiesta di perdono davanti al monumento dei martiri caduti contro l’occupante francese. Il …

Le Figaro

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05:57

During his visit to the Vatican, Emmanuel Macron will invite the Pope to France

RÉCIT - Ce projet de voyage, sérieusement à l’étude au Vatican, pourrait avoir lieu en septembre prochain.

21:05

Algeria, end of life, Catholic schools… The challenges of the first meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV

DÉCRYPTAGE - Le chef de l’État s’entretient avec le souverain pontife ce vendredi matin au Vatican, sur fond de guerre au Moyen-Orient.

07:47

Macron expected in Rome this Thursday before a meeting with Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican

Le président français est attendu jeudi à Rome pour cette visite exclusivement consacrée au Vatican, sans rencontre prévue avec la première ministre italienne Giorgia Meloni.

Middle East Eye

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05:05

US Senator calls Trump’s attack on pope ‘abhorrent’

US Senator calls Trump’s attack on pope ‘abhorrent’ US Senator Mark Kelly criticised President Donald Trump for his remarks about Pope Leo XIV, calling them “abhorrent” in a post on …

Politico EU

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06:40

‘Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons’: Trump attacks Pope Leo

The U.S. president followed up with a post featuring an image of himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick man while eagles and jet planes soared overhead.

The Guardian

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07:49

Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow

Accumulations of up to 3cm deep reported as severe thunderstorms also bring heavy downpours to central ItalySevere thunderstorms have affected the Mediterranean this week. On Monday, a surface low-pressure system …

The Hill

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15:09

Supreme Court stays out of parental rights case

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal from Massachusetts parents who contended the Constitution requires school employees to get their consent to encourage their child’s pronoun …

Washington Examiner

3 articles

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16:39

Supreme Court takes up challenge to Catholic exclusion from Colorado’s universal preschool program

The Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear another First Amendment challenge to a Colorado policy, this time over the state’s exclusion of Catholic entities from its universal preschool program. …

05:08

Trump criticizes Pope Leo as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible on foreign policy’

President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, responding to recent remarks the pontiff made about Trump and his political agenda, particularly the war in Iran. Trump commented …

19:09

Pope Leo slams ‘demonic cycle of evil’ behind Iran war during sermon

Pope Leo XIV issued his harshest condemnation of the Iran war yet, indirectly slamming the United States as a perpetrator of the “demonic cycle of evil” that is fueling the …

Washington Post

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06:46

Trump attacks Pope Leo, taking credit for his election as bishop of Rome

President Trump wrote that Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, was “weak” and “terrible” on crime and foreign policy. Leo has criticized the Iran war.