Euronews • April 17, 2026 16:36

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

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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.

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Thu 07:47 - Le Figaro

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Fri 05:57 - Le Figaro

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Fri 15:35 - France 24

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Sat 17:30 - Al-Monitor

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Sat 19:09 - Washington Examiner

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Sat 20:47 - Al Jazeera English

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Sun 02:40 - Fox News

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Mon 01:36 - Al-Monitor

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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

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Mon 05:08 - Washington Examiner

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Mon 06:40 - Politico EU

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Mon 06:46 - Washington Post

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Mon 07:36 - Al Jazeera English

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Mon 07:40 - BBC Headlines

Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

Mon 08:51 - DW All

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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

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Mon 08:55 - La Repubblica (IT)

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Mon 10:06 - France 24

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Mon 10:46 - France 24

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Mon 12:00 - Euronews

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Mon 12:20 - France 24

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

Mon 17:08 - ANSA Main

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Mon 19:29 - France 24

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Tue 06:54 - Euronews

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

Tue 08:21 - La Repubblica (IT)

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Tue 12:01 - Al-Monitor

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Tue 13:05 - France 24

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Wed 06:40 - Euronews

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Thu 15:58 - Fox News

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