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The conflict between the White House and the Vatican

16.April 2026. Isidora Ceric

Pope vs. Trump

Donald Trump, reacting to the pope's calls for peace in Iran, accused Leo XIV of being "weak" on crime and "terrible" on foreign policy, telling him to stop pandering to the "radical left" and focus on being a "great pope, not a politician."

Since the fall of 2025, Leo XIV has repeatedly clearly criticized the US's attitude towards migrants.

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24.December 2025 Christoph Strak (DW)

Who is the most powerful American in the world, Pope Leo IV or Donald Trump?

Since the fall of 2025, Leo XIV has repeatedly clearly criticized the US's attitude towards migrants. The American Bishops' Conference, to which about 270 bishops belong, almost unanimously opposed Trump's policy in mid-November.

Epistle of Pope Leo XIV

16.October 2025 Dear Pilsel

Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor

In the first apostolic exhortation (letter) of Pope Leo XIV (pictured) Dilexi te (I loved you) on serving the poor, which was started by Pope Francis, the current pope condemns the economy that kills, lack of equality, violence against women, malnutrition and the education crisis. Pope Leo XIV accepts Pope Francis' appeal for migrants and asks the faithful to raise "the voice of condemnation" because "structures of injustice must be destroyed by the power of good"

American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as the new Pope

Vatican

08.May 2025. MS

A new pope has been elected.

The new head of the Roman Catholic Church is Robert Prevost, an American cardinal. It will bear the name Leo XIV

A conclave

08.May 2025. MLJ

Black smoke again in the Vatican: Media reports potential candidates

The Vatican hosts the conclave where the new pope is elected, and during May 7 and 8, only black smoke came out, signifying that the pope was not elected. Italian media reports that seven candidates were discussed

A conclave

07.May 2025. Kristof Strak / DW

Black smoke, white smoke: How the new pope is chosen

The election of the pope is shrouded in rituals that last for centuries, but change over time. From the number of cardinals to the jammers, the modern conclave combines tradition with the strictest security measures. And while the world looks up the chimney, a spiritual – and very political – decision is taking place in the chapel

Religion

06.May 2025. Dijana Roscic/DW

Archbishop of Belgrade in conclave: Bridge between East and West

Vojvodina Hungarian, the bridge between East and West, Cardinal László Nemet enters the conclave on May 7. He is not a favorite, but his dialogue and vision of the Catholic Church are close to Pope Francis

Vatican

04.May 2025. MLJ

Conclave, black and white smoke: How the Vatican is preparing

In the Vatican, the final preparations are underway before the conclave, at which the new pope will be chosen from May 7

A conclave

22.April 2025. Richard Connor (DW)

Who will be the 267th Pope: Twelve serious candidates

Speculation has already begun about candidates for the new spiritual leader of the 1,4 billion Catholics worldwide. The conclave of cardinals will have the final word

Vatican

21.April 2025. B. B.

Who is the favorite of the conclave? Very uncertain who will be the new pope

According to Vatican watchers and bookies, the strongest odds have Luis Antonio Tagle, Pietro Parolin, Peter Turkson, Peter Erdo and Angelo Scola

In memoriam

21.April 2025. B. B.

Pope Francis (1936 – 2025): Humble and caring protector of the poor

"The Bishop of Rome, Francis, has returned to the Father's house. His whole life was devoted to serving the Lord and his Church," said the announcement of the Vatican chamberlain, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell

Vatican

23.march 2025 NR

Pope Francis waved from the terrace and left the hospital

Pope Francis made his first public appearance after more than five weeks of hospitalization and waved to the faithful from a balcony before leaving Rome's Ghemelli Hospital

The World

09.November 2023 MJ

Vatican: Trans people can be baptized in the church and be godparents

In response to the question of whether transsexuals can be baptized, the doctrinal office said they can, under certain conditions and as long as "there is no risk of causing public scandal or disorientation among the faithful."

Vatican

04.October 2023 BG

Pope: Blessing to gay couples, but under certain conditions

The head of the Roman Catholic Church said priests can use their discretion to give blessings as long as they do not imply that same-sex unions are equal to heterosexual marriages.

News

03.May 2022. SP

Victory Day, May 9: End of war in Ukraine or official declaration of war?

Since this year's celebration of Victory Day in the Second World War, May 9, some expect that the war in Ukraine will end then, while others believe that only then will Putin formally declare war on Ukraine, which would mean the full mobilization of Russian military forces

The new pope

27.April 2005. Frano Cetinić

Rational and less mystical

The contemporary "world without a soul and God" found a harsh accuser in Cardinal Ratzinger