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In His Latest Deranged Rant, Trump Claims the Pope Is Catering to the “Radical Left”
The president is just inches from saying the conclave was rigged, isn’t he?
In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics.
Pope Leo’s resolute response to Trump attack reveals a man of God, not politics
Pope Leo XIV does not claim to direct political outcomes. He claims the right, and the duty, to judge them.
Vance Says Pope Leo Should Stay Out of U.S. Affairs
The vice president, a Catholic, defended President Trump, who had accused the pope of being too liberal and “weak on crime.”The pontiff responded that he had “no fear of the Trump administration.”
Fact-checking Trump's claim that Pope Leo supports nuclear weapons in Iran
President Donald Trump issued a flurry of statements Sunday against Pope Leo XIV, saying in part that the U.S.-born pope supports Iran having a nuclear weapon. However, the pope has specifically spoken against nuclear weapons and their devastation.
How Pope Leo XIV Understands His Role in Politics
Leo doesn’t want to be seen as a rival to President Trump. That doesn’t mean he thinks the gospel is apolitical.
Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report, tells CBS News pontiff should stay out of politics
Trump's Iran war deepens the GOP's midterm challenges: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump vs. the pope.
WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran
Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”
Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”
Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors including Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.
Live updates: Swalwell drops bid for California governor; Trump and Pope Leo feud
Get live updates and the latest news as Eric Swalwell drops his bid for California governor amid sexual misconduct allegations and Trump feuds with Pope Leo over his criticism of the Iran war.
Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’
President Trump’s lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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.
Trump says Pope Leo is ‘terrible for foreign policy’
US President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social on Sunday evening, claiming he is “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.”
Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff
President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing Pope Leo XIV, saying the U_S_-born pope is “not doing a very good job” and is “a very liberal person.”
Leah Halton-Pope named Democratic candidate for 141st Assembly District
It comes after Crystal Peoples-Stokes announced this past week she would not seek reelection.
A president and a pope: Two of the world’s most influential Americans at odds over Iran
Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago.
Pope Leo for president someday? Don't even think about it
A recent meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Democratic strategist David Axelrod at the Vatican sparks some intrigue and slight political speculation.
John Peters, Eddie Speir, Ed Pope build up coffers to run for open CD 16 seat
Will any have what it takes to beat Sydney Gruters?
Trump Totally Wants to Appoint His Own Pope, Doesn’t He?
Apparently, the White House and the Vatican are feuding. The historical precedents for this kind of power struggle are so absolutely delicious.
‘The nuclear button for the Vatican’: Pope Leo steps into the political fray
The pope has long spoken about injustice in moral terms. This week, Trump’s threats to end “civilization” in Iran prompted him to cross into explicitly political territory — a move Vatican historians call extraordinarily rare.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell’ as pope prays for peace
Trump’s message featured obscenities and appeared to mock Islam
Thieves smash through 8-liner business wall to reach ATM after deputies' raid.
The owner of an 8-liner game room is out of luck—and apparently out a lot of money. Her business has been hit twice: Bexar County deputies shut it down last week, and then last night thieves struck. The owner tells our Pachatta Pope she didn't think she was doing anything illegal.
Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds
Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the pope's first year and what his recent criticism says with Joseph Capizzi, Father Thomas Reese, Annie Selak and Stephen White.
Guardianship is not a homelessness policy
By Amelia McKeon The federal government’s proposal to expand guardianship for homeless veterans is being framed as compassionate. It is anything but. It is a dangerous shift toward using one of the most restrictive legal tools we have as a substitute for real solutions — and it risks turning guardianship into a mechanism for forced […]
WATCH: Leavitt says U.S. troops appreciate prayers after Pope Leo speaks out against waging war
Ed Pope launches campaign to succeed Vern Buchanan in CD 16
The Navy veteran and long-time law enforcement officer said he's ready to serve in a new capacity.
Pope Leo XIV: Health cannot be a luxury for few
Pope Leo XIV reflects on situations of poverty, loneliness and isolation experienced by many people in Europe today and decries increasing ...
Pope Leo calls universal health care a 'moral imperative'
States have a moral obligation to develop universal health care systems, Pope Leo XIV said, stating that health cannot be "a luxury for the few."
Texas vs. NC State odds, prediction, time: 2026 First Four picks from proven model
SportsLine's model has revealed its North Carolina State vs. Texas best bets for the First Four 2026 game on Tuesday
Trump aide says Iran war will end in 'weeks'; Pope Leo urges ceasefire
Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted the conflict will end in the next few weeks, if not sooner, and oil prices will ease shortly after.
Pope Leo addresses French Christian entrepreneurs business leaders
In a message sent for the centenary of the French Movement of Christian Entrepreneurs and Leaders (EDC), gathered in Lyon, France, Pope Leo XIV ...
How Pope Leo's Catholic Church is Influencing U.S. Politics
Pope Leo is changing how the American Catholic Church operates, energizing progressive Catholics.
'I think that massively plays into Leeds' hands'
On the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Simon Rix discussed the recent managerial changes at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham and how that could affect Leeds United in the battle for survival. "I think that massively plays into Leeds' hands and everybody else down the bottom, because suddenly I think Forest seem the most vulnerable."
Pope: War is gravest attack possible against life and public health
Pope Leo XIV addresses participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and underlines the importance of promoting health in a ...
Are Leeds safe?
BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope thinks a tally in the "late 30s" will be enough for Premier League survival. Leeds sit on 29 points in 16th place, with West Ham in the relegation places in 18th on 23 points. "I still think something in the late 30s will do it," Pope told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
The physics of the Winter Olympics : Short Wave
Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson University and host Regina G. Barber – break down the science at play across some of the sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Because what’s a sport without a little friction, lift and conservation of energy? They also get into the new sport this year, ski mountaineering - or “skimo” as many call it - and the recent scandal involving the men’s ski jump suits. Interested in more science behind Olympic sports? Check out our episodes on how extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders, the physics of figure skating and the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold. Also, we’d love to know what science questions have you stumped. Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org – we may solve it for you on a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 74-71 win vs. Tennessee
The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ second-straight comeback victory vs. Rick Barnes and the No. 25 Volunteers.
As Olympics Open, Pope Leo Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda or National Supremacy’
The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.
Major Popeyes franchisee with over 130 locations files for bankruptcy
Major Popeyes franchisee Sailormen Inc. files for bankruptcy protection, citing $129 million in debt from pandemic impacts, inflation and labor shortages.
In their words: European governments criticize Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland
Eurpopean allies are calling American tariffs 'extortion.'
Hansbrough, Pope Elected To NC Sports Hall Of Fame - University of North Carolina Athletics
A pair of former Tar Heel standouts – men's basketball forward Tyler Hansbrough and men's soccer defender Eddie Pope – are two of 11 newly elected members of...
The Pope, the Super Bowl and YouTube influencers: The wildest sports bets in 2025
You win some, you lose some ... or you win a lot, lose a lot. Inside the craziest bets the books saw last year.
Mark Pope says Alabama’s ‘reckless abandon’ will challenge Kentucky
Mark Pope previews Kentucky vs. Alabama.
A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz
How much do you remember about pranks, pardons and pills?
Google's top 5 people searches of 2025: Politics, popes and tragedy
Google’s end-of-year wrap includes the people you searched for most this year.
Mark Pope and the Cats comeback to beat St. John's in CBS Sports Classic
A game that's been circled on the schedule since St. John's and Rick Pitino replaced UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic.
Practical Theatre Company's new revue at Studio5 sends up politics, pop culture
Victoria Zielinski, Paul Barrosse and Dana Olsen in a scene from their new show Quick! Before We're Cancelled!!! Question: What do Abigail Adams, the pope
Why Being a Black, Female Science Teachers Matters So Much to Students Like Me
Educator's view: Diversity in teaching and STEM is not just about who stands at the front of the classroom, but about who kids believe they can become
Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Ukraine delivered its response to the latest US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia to the Trump administration on Wednesday, US and Ukrainian officials told CNN, as the contours of a tenuous potential deal take shape and the US president continues to make clear he wants the conflict resolved quickly.
Pope Leo sings. So should we. Science says it's good for us.
Humans are, in effect, hardwired to sing and dance, and we likely evolved to do so. In every known culture, evidence exists of music, singing or chanting.
Kentucky's Mark Pope takes blame after Gonzaga loss: 'I'm pissed at the coach, too'
The pressure is on for Mark Pope after Kentucky fell to 5-4 with a 35-point loss to Gonzaga