President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday over the pontiff’s comments regarding the Iran war, saying, “he’s a man that doesn’t believe in stopping crime.” On Monday, the pope responded to the president, saying in part “too many innocent people are being killed.” Source link
The U.S. began mine-clearing efforts over the weekend. Commander of CENTCOM Adm. Brad Cooper said U.S. forces would begin the “process of establishing a new passage” that would be shared “with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce.” The U.S. moves come after Iran’s own blockade of the strait amid the … Read more
After U.S. talks with Iran to end their six-week-old war broke down Sunday following 21 hours of negotiations, the White House is once again ratcheting up pressure on the regime. The U.S. Navy has been directed to put in place a blockade designed to force Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, while … Read more
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WAHOO, NE — Strong winds whipped around Doug Bartek, a fifth-generation farmer, as he headed into a grain bin to shovel soybeans onto a conveyor chute. The 60-year-old was anxious at the onset of the spring planting season, rattling off the long list of issues affecting his family’s livelihood at their 2,000-acre farm near Wahoo, … Read more
Latest on Iran war as Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade – CBS News Watch CBS News A marathon round of talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to produce a peace agreement, leading President Trump to announce a bloackade of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab and Taurean Small have more. … Read more
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump says the United States will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, stepping up pressure on Iran after peace talks in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Source link
In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out. Source link
When President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran this past week, it came after a chorus of world leaders called for an end to the war. One of those voices belonged to Leo XIV, the first-ever U.S.-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The 70-year-old pope was born Robert Prevost and grew … Read more
In recent weeks, Pope Leo XIV has significantly sharpened his rebukes on the war in Iran, moving from prayers for peace to a rare condemnation, rebuking President Trump’s rhetoric. Shortly before the ceasefire was negotiated on April 8, Mr. Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilization. Leo called the president’s comment “truly unacceptable.” He also issued … Read more