The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump
Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there’s another way.

Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there’s another way.







Both sides have agreed to observe the temporary truce, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war continue to stall.

Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after it reopened following a 40-day closure by Israel.
Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.

Pope Leo condemned Trump’s threats that Iran’s “civilisation will die”, calling the remarks “unacceptable”.

A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.
Israeli restrictions disrupt Jerusalem’s Holy Week, leaving the Christian Quarter deserted and businesses shuttered.

Christians across Lebanon observed Good Friday, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continue.

Access to key Christian holy sites in Jerusalem has been restricted this Easter holiday.

Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests in a ritual, using the moment to urge Catholics to stand with the oppressed.

Evangelical pastor Franklin Graham claimed Iranians seek to kill Jews worldwide and said Trump was chosen by God.