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Newsweek’s Front Cover Describes Pope Leo XIV as a “Divine Intervention,” Claiming He Will Prevail in the Battle Against Donald Trump

Andy Roman — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:56:44 +0000

The May 1, 2026, issue of Newsweek International has been released, reporting that Pope Leo XIV is emerging as the dominant figure on the global stage amid his public clash with President Donald Trump. Newsweek also explains how this confrontation will reshape both politics and faith worldwide and why they believe Pope Leo will ultimately […]

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Join Us Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time for an Interview with Sheldine Guyton about Trump vs. Pope

Andy Roman — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:50:35 +0000

Join us Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time for an interview with Sheldine Guyton on Trump vs. the Pope. 1. You can use the following YouTube livestream link starting at 6:00 Eastern Time: https://www.youtube.com/live/z5Adjh8GzH8?si=vUOSNK7h0UJdnc2J 2. Or you can join us live through the following Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5127861105?pwd=dThEc1o4Q2l2VlRQL2FLZGpudkRPUT09

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The Treaty of Tripoli, Ratified by the United States in 1797 States: “The Government of the United States of America is Not In Any Sense Founded on the Christian Religion”

Andy Roman — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:48:39 +0000

The historical record leaves little room for doubt. The Treaty of Tripoli—negotiated during the era of George Washington and ratified under the presidency of John Adams by a unanimous United States Senate—constitutes a clear and authoritative statement from the very generation that forged the nation. Its declaration that the United States “is not in any […]

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Catholic Bishop Appeals to the Catechism, Claiming the Papacy Holds Moral Authority Over US War Decisions

Andy Roman — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:19:17 +0000

The clash between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump over the military actions in Iran and tensions tied to Venezuela has put the world on a collision course between moral authority and state power. While the Pope condemns the conflicts, Donald Trump defends them as necessary. Beneath it all lies a struggle over who […]

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Beast or Image? How the Trump–Pope Clash Is Forcing the World to Choose

Andy Roman — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:02:04 +0000

On April 16, 2026, The Spectator published a striking cover image depicting Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV locked in fierce confrontation. The magazine declared the clash historic, stating that never in the history of the United States has a sitting president attacked the Pope with the intensity and directness that Donald Trump has displayed. […]

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Catholic Bishop on Trump’s Religious Liberty Panel Warns Declining Faith and the Rejection of the Ten Commandments Threaten Democracy

Andy Roman — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:40:05 +0000

Robert Barron, a Roman Catholic bishop, serves as a member of the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty, appointed by Donald Trump. This commission serves as a policy advisory initiative housed within the United States Department of Justice, the federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights and religious liberty laws. By placing the commission within the […]

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Catholic Political Organization Declares: “The Future in America is Catholic”

Andy Roman — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:23:29 +0000

In a bold declaration, Catholics for Catholics—an organization dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith by influencing the political and cultural arenas—announced on April 4, 2026, that the future in America is Catholic. [1] Citing a recent Fox News report highlighting surging adult conversions and growing interest among young people, this Catholic resurgence is reclaiming ground […]

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In a Direct Appeal, Pope Leo Urges US President Trump to End the War in Iran

Andy Roman — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:26:01 +0000

On March 31, 2026, Pope Leo XIV publicly appealed to Donald Trump to seek an end to the war in Iran, urging him to pursue a path of de-escalation and peace—an extraordinary move, given that few world leaders are able to exert such direct moral influence over a sitting U.S. president. When observed from the […]

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Pete Hegseth Prays in Jesus’ Name for Lethal Force Against the “Ungodly” Enemies of the U.S., Asking That “Every Round Find Its Mark” Through “Overwhelming Violence”

Andy Roman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:02:55 +0000

“Yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.” John 16:2 On March 25, 2026, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth offered a prayer during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon, amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran. Hegseth invoked Psalm 144 to pray for “overwhelming violence” against his […]

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