Takeaways From the Trump vs. Pope Leo Debacle
EDITORIAL: If, God willing, this surreal episode is coming to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the lessons we can learn from it.
EDITORIAL: If, God willing, this surreal episode is coming to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the lessons we can learn from it.
The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran “can have a nuclear weapon.”
The vice president said Trump removed the AI-generated image because ‘a lot of people weren’t understanding his humor.’
The president’s social media broadside and comments to reporters came as the Pope prepared to depart for an 11-day trip to Africa.
Professor Matthew Green of The Catholic University of America warns that unchecked speed and unilateral action raise lasting questions about the Constitution and moral limits of the executive branch.
COMMENTARY: Archbishop Gómez’s 2021 statement on President Biden is worth revisiting, for it addressed many of the points stressed this week by three cardinals’ joint statement on President Trump.
Trump secured his electoral victory in 2024 with the help of Catholics, who supported him by a double-digit margin.
ANALYSIS: The EWTN News RealClear Opinion Research Poll shows most Catholic voters still support President Trump and key policies such as mass deportations, even as inflation emerges as a potential warning sign.
Appealing to the Gospel message, Erika Kirk also extended forgiveness to the man who shot her husband.
COMMENTARY: At Monday’s hearing of the Religious Liberty Commission, the president and faith leaders underscored that America’s founding promise of religious freedom is under renewed attack in schools and universities.
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