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The pope’s African tour shows the continent is vital to the future of Catholicism

Amid the US far-right’s hijacking of Christianity and his very public spat with Trump, Pope Leo XIV’s visit is symbolic of the ‘growing centrality of Africa and its Black diaspora’

The Guardian - UK

Vance and Trump allies invoke ‘just war theory’ to legitimize Iran action. Experts say it ‘fails every single criteria’

IN FOCUS: ‘Trump's threat to end civilization is one of the most blatant violations of proportionality in the history of modern warfare,’ one expert tells Brendan Rascius

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president celebrates strait of Hormuz reopening, though Iran officials warn they could close it again

Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned it would shut the strait again if the US blockade continues, which Trump said would remain in place until the conflict was fully concluded – key US politics stories from 17 April at a glance

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‘Popesplaining’ Vance out of depth in argument over whether Iran is a just war

Trump administration has riled head of Catholic church over use of theology to justify conflict in Iran

The Guardian - UK

In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit.

Euronews

Love, grace and world peace: how an African saint has shaped Pope Leo’s worldview

Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers was an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop was also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a…

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.

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Notions of ‘Christendom’ often miss the mark – medieval Europe’s ideas about faith and power were not so simple

During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith, introduced President Donald Trump as “the greatest champion of faith that we have ever had in the executive branch.” Taking the podium after her, Trump declared, “I’ve done more for…

The Conversation

Positive thinking can make success feel like the only acceptable option. But humility allows for grace

Being humble isn’t about shame or self-loathing: it is the act of being present, of knowing there is room to grow

The Guardian - AU

Giorgio Armani creations interplay with Italian masterpieces at new Milan exhibition

The Milan exhibition aims to create a dialogue between Giorgio Armani's sartorial creations and the artworks of luminaries such as Raphael and Caravaggio.

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Pope highlights virtue of listening while accepting award from US Augustinians

Pope Leo XIV praises the virtue of listening before speaking as he receives an award from his Augustinian religious order in the United States

The Independent UK

First American Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace, Unity and Dialogue: 'Christ Goes Before Us'

Newly elected Pope Robert Prevost called for peace, unity, and bridge-building in his first address, honouring Pope Francis and urging the Church to walk together in faith and love.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About First Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV: Who Are The Augustinians and What Do They Believe

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and member of the Augustinian order, is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first Augustinian pontiff and signalling a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

How did sport become so popular? The ancient history of a modern obsession

It’s almost impossible to go a day without seeing or hearing about sport.

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From Critic To Champion: The Role Of JD Vance’s Catholic Faith In Shaping His Political Journey

Vance become the third Catholic running mate in U.S. history and the second withing twenty years.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance On Why He Didn't Convert To Catholicism Sooner And Why St. Augustine Is His Patron Saint

Vance is a previous critic of Trump but has since shifted to become one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, earning him the nomination as a Vice Presidential candidate.

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The book that changed me: how Augustine's Confessions has travelled with me for decades, bringing meaning and insight

In this series, writers nominate a book that changed their life – or at least their thinking.

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