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‘No to War!’

On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the pope in Rome. The timing of the visit was as newsworthy as the visit itself. For weeks, Pope Leo has been a vocal critic of the U.S. war in Iran. And not surprisingly perhaps, there are now vocal …

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General Audience Wednesday, 1 April 2026 Witnesses of justice and peace in the workplace and in society Brothers and sisters, good morning! Let us continue on our path of reflection on the Church as she is presented to us in the Conciliar Constitution …

Has Trump met his match in Pope Leo XIV?

Pope Leo XIV addresses Algerian authorities, members of the civil society, and diplomatic corps at the Djamaa el Djazair Conference Center in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026, on the first day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa.| Andrew Medichini/ …

President or Pope, who will they choose? | Ron Colone

It will be interesting to see how the more than 50 million Americans who identify as Catholic will respond to the war of words between the President and the Pope.  Supporters of the President say the Pope started it when he came out against the war in Iran …

Calling the Pope “Liberal”

The following was written by Paul Kengor, the editor-in-chief of the American Spectator and a member of the Catholic League advisory board. This article was originally published in the American Spectator. Donald Trump’s Truth Social post against Pope Leo …

Calling the Pope ‘Liberal’

Donald Trump’s Truth Social post against Pope Leo is unprecedented in the history of the presidency and papacy. No president has ever made such a statement, even as previous popes urged peace during wartime and opposed specific U.S. interventions. Our …

GANDELMAN: Donald Trump’s weird war on the Pope

President Donald Trump speaks outside the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Donald Trump has now started a second war – a war on the pope. Sign up for our free newsletter to receive the …

The president and the pope: Trump tangles with an American pontiff

Many American progressives of different faiths, or no faith, celebrated the message delivered by Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Basilica for the April 11 Prayer Vigil for Peace that, in other circumstances, they might have balked at. “Thoughts and prayers,” …

Europe’s Conservative Catholics Won’t Put Up With Trump’s Attacks on the Pope

The See of Rome is well accustomed to quarrels with worldly princes. Perhaps the most famous of those battles was the bitter conflict between the medieval papacy and the holy Roman emperor over who had primacy over whom. The ongoing spat between Pope Leo …

Does Pope Leo Reject Just-War Teaching? Theologians Push Back on Criticism of Pontiff

Several Catholic theologians and scholars this week rejected the idea that Pope Leo XIV’s recent calls against war amid the U.S. conflict with Iran depart from the Church’s teaching on “just war” — the moral conditions under which military action can be …

The Pope versus the President

The recent war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV is probably as close as we moderns will get to a bygone age when emperors clashed with pontiffs. The rift first emerged soon after Leo’s election to the Petrine Office, when old Twitter posts …

Is The Pope 'Staying in His Lane'?

The current kerfuffle over President Donald Trump’s tweet war with Pope Leo XIV, aside from its secondary political considerations, has raised important questions about the legitimacy of the Catholic Church’s intervention in issues of public affairs. The …

The President and the Pope: An Unprecedented Rift

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed open hostility to Pope Leo XIV. Trump was angered by the Pope’s criticism of his bombing of Iran. You can read the complete Truth Social Post here. When asked to apologize to Pope Leo, Trump refused. The pontiff’s …

The White House’s war with the Pope

One was born in New York and was elected by 77 million Americans. The other was born in Chicago and is revered by more than one billion Catholics. Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV were never going to be spiritual soulmates, but the president’s personal …

Trump Attacks Pope Leo XIV

In the contest for the dumbest tweet President Donald Trump has ever made, the recent one attacking Pope Leo XIV has to be the dumbest and most self-destructive. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to pack the Supreme Court, a group of Democratic …

Don’t Blame a Pope for Praying for Peace

By the end of October 1914, things weren’t looking all that promising. “I’ll be home for Christmas,” soldiers promised their wives, and yet Russia had just declared war on the Ottoman Empire in the latest of the rapid-fire declarations of war. Things were …

Genocide isn’t history. It is a modern threat

Reading Time: 4 minutesCNEWA was born to save survivors of the Armenian genocide. A century later, its mission of humanitarian intervention is far from over Marking 100 years of humanitarian service is more than a milestone for the Catholic Near East …

Today In History, May 1, 2026

Today is Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2026. There are 244 days left in the year. On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a US commando operation, which took place in Abbottabad, Pakistan in the early morning …

Today in history, May 1

May 1, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET May 1 Today in history Today is May 1. On this date in: 1486: Christopher Columbus presented his plan to Spain’s Queen Isabela I for a sea voyage to seek a western route to Asia. 1866: The Memphis massacre of 1866 began as a White …

Pro Senior Placement Helps Families Navigate Difficult Conversations About Assisted Living

New Resources and Guidance Help Adult Children Learn Compassionate Ways to Discuss Assisted Living With Aging Parents METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Families across the country continue searching for guidance on …

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New Book Explores Themes of Faith, Redemption, and Personal Growth

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful new book titled “21 Things I Wish I Knew Early in Life” is set for global release, offering readers a deeply personal and spiritually enriching guide to life, …

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Eden Gordon Media and 'The All-American Book Club' Partners with PRAY.COM

Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" Partners with PRAY.COM WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eden Gordon Media and "The All-American Book Club" are partnering with PRAY.com, the …

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“‘The Da Vinci Code on Steroids’ — George Folsey Jr. Hails Sorrowful Mysteries as a Breakthrough Thriller”

Anthony P. Jones crafts a suspense-driven novel exploring moral conflicts within the Catholic Church while spotlighting racial barriers in publishing. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bold and gripping new thriller, …

The Museum of Christian and Gospel Music Announces Special Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit Today

The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music has an Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit celebrating the release of her new album and concert at the Ryman on May 8. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of Christian & Gospel …

Elizabeth M. Lykins Says Childhood Trauma Often Repeats and Quietly Shapes Adult Life Until Healing Begins

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Childhood trauma does not disappear with age; for many people, it quietly shapes the way they think, feel, love, and navigate the world long into adulthood. According to the CDC, …

Romans116 Christian Apparel Celebrates One-Year Milestone as Faith-Driven Lifestyle Brand

HENDERSON, NV, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Romans116 Christian Apparel, a faith-based lifestyle brand specializing in thoughtfully designed Scripture-inspired clothing, announces its one-year anniversary. The company has …

New Analysis Reveals the Best States for Homeschooling in America

New research ranks all 50 states by how accessible and well-supported home-based education is, highlighting where families benefit from freedom, resources & aid EAGLE RIVER, WI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All About …

A Global Cry for Conscience: Mike Ike’s 'Nigerian Christians Under Siege' Confronts Humanitarian Crisis

New nonfiction work by Christian advocate Mike Ike delivers a 21-point action plan to confront systemic faith-based violence in Nigeria. NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful and uncompromising new nonfiction work, …

NBCI and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission (ACHDC) urge HHS to Unblock Global Vaccine Funding

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities representing 27.7 million members, along with the American Clinical Health …

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New Poll Shows GOP Aligning Around Vance as Democrats Remain Splintered Without a Clear Leader

New Verasight poll finds nearly half of independents feel unrepresented heading into 2028 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national poll from Verasight, a nonpartisan survey research firm that collects …

New Biblical Guide Empowers Christians to Face the Future with Faith and Resilience

Laurenzo Benayah’s latest release offers a transformative framework for discipleship, merging deep scriptural insight with practical daily application. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era marked by rapid …

Episcopal Impact Fund Announces 2026 Housing Security Grantee Cohort

$400,000 Invested in Bay Area Organizations Advancing Housing Stability SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nine Bay Area nonprofits. One shared belief: stable housing is the foundation for lasting change. …

New Memoir Explores Holocaust Legacy and Identity During Jewish American Heritage Month

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Myron Horwitz, nationally respected journalist and former publisher of the Detroit Jewish News, has released his deeply personal memoir, Dual Identities: Living in Meier’s …