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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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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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Pope Leo XIV is Pushing Sunday as the Focal Point of Spiritual Life

Andy Roman — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:43:02 +0000

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, declaring Sunday to be the indispensable day of worship for Christians. In doing so, he reaffirmed one of the core pillars of Catholic theology: that Sunday stands as the focal point of spiritual life for all believers. The Holy […]

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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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Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms the Catholic Church’s Commitment to Unite all Religions to Advance the Common Good

Andy Roman — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:59:44 +0000

On March 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV, in a clear effort to promote interfaith unity, praised initiatives aimed at fostering fraternity between Christians and Muslims. He emphasized that all religions share a common witness and expressed his openness to embrace what each religious tradition upholds. Describing these efforts as the work of the Holy Spirit, […]

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The Wall Street Journal: Leo is not Just a Pope, He is an American with Moral Authority Who Understands Our Politics

Andy Roman — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:57:45 +0000

On March 21, 2026, The Wall Street Journal published a full-page spread praising the significance and advantages of having an American pope—one uniquely positioned to understand, influence, and engage with U.S. politics at the highest levels. The article presents the Pope’s voice as not only more credible but increasingly necessary in shaping public policy—one that, […]

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