[2026-04-19 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Turkey says Muslim countries concerned by Israel-Greece-Cyprus alliance

Snippet: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that Muslim countries in the region are concerned by a growing military alliance between Israel, Greece and Cyprus.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-says-muslim-countries-concerned-israel-greece-cyprus-alliance

[2026-04-19 22:23 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sunrise in the strait of Hormuz and the pope in Africa: photos of the weekend

Snippet: View image in fullscreenShostka, UkraineA residential area attacked by Russian drones in the north-eastern cityPhotograph: Francisco Richart/Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenQasmiyeh, Lebanon Displaced people hold portraits of the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah as they return to their villages on the second day of a ceasefire between Hezbollah and IsraelPhotograph: Bilal Hussein/APShareView image in fullscreenHebron, West BankPalestinians stage a demonstration for children who have been unable to attend school for a week due to Israeli settlers blocking a road in

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/apr/19/sunrise-strait-of-hormuz-pope-africa-photos-of-the-weekend

[2026-04-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump tests his luck with the religious right amid feud with pope and AI Jesus posts

Snippet: Trump appears to have crossed a line with his Christian supporters. Will it come back to bite him in the midterms?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/19/trump-religious-right-pope-feud-ai-jesus-posts

[2026-04-19 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pope Leo tells Angola during huge Mass to ‘build hope’

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV has addressed tens of thousands of faithful near Angola’s capital, urging the country to overcome “divisions” and “corruption” during a landmark tour of Africa.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/19/pope-leo-tells-angola-during-huge-mass-to-build-hope

[2026-04-19 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Thousands gather for Pope Leo's first mass in Angola

Snippet: LUANDA, Angola — Tens of thousands gathered outside Angola's capital Luanda for a giant open-air Sunday mass led by Pope Leo XIV on the second day of his visit to the resource-rich country marked by deep poverty.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/world/thousands-gather-for-pope-leos-first-mass-in-angola/2323467

[2026-04-19 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope Leo XIV heads to Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV presides over Sunday Mass, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Kilamba, some 30 kilometers south of Luanda, Angola, on the seventh day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-vatican-africa-race-082b240dc063e5e382a76bf278cb18e8

[2026-04-19 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis

Snippet: Portuguese priest and DJ Guilherme Peixoto led the event, blending electronic music with excerpts from speeches by Pope Francis. The gathering drew hundreds and sought to echo the late pontiff’s message of peace and fraternity. Peixoto, 50, has gained international attention for bridging faith and club culture, with performances in cities including Rio de Janeiro and Beirut.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis/

[2026-04-19 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour

Snippet: Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects."

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893441

[2026-04-19 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pope Leo challenges Angola's leaders to break 'extractivism'

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola’s leaders to break the "extractivism” that has plundered and exploited Africa for centuries, as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/pope-leo-challenges-angolas-leaders-to-break-extractivism/

[2026-04-19 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: JD Vance ‘grateful’ to Pope Leo for easing tensions amid feud with Trump over Iran war: ‘He will be in our prayers’

Snippet: Vice President JD Vance hailed Pope Leo XIV on Saturday for dialing down tensions in his explosive clash with President Trump over the Iran war.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/world-news/jd-vance-grateful-to-pope-leo-for-easing-tensions-amid-messy-feud-with-trump-over-iran-war/

[2026-04-19 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him

Snippet: The pontiff clarified that his Cameroon comments weren’t aimed at Trump amid media misinterpretations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3350604/pope-leo-seeks-defuse-tensions-trump-says-not-trying-debate-him?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 13:32 UTC+10:00] [Angola] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him

Snippet: The pontiff clarified that his Cameroon comments weren’t aimed at Trump amid media misinterpretations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3350604/pope-leo-seeks-defuse-tensions-trump-says-not-trying-debate-him

[2026-04-19 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Lebanese Maronite party leader Geagea denounces Hezbollah as cause of violence, displacement

Snippet: Samir Geagea, head of the Lebanese Maronite Christian Lebanese Forces political party, denounced Hezbollah as the reason for violence and displacement in Lebanon in a Saturday post to X/Twitter.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-893434

[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Watching Pope Leo school Trump is a blessed sight

Snippet: April 19, 2026 — 11:00am

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/watching-pope-leo-school-trump-is-a-blessed-sight-20260419-p5zp31.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Snippet: LUANDA, Angola — Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola's leaders to break the "cycle of interests" that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its long-suffering people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/news/pope-leo-xiv-challenges-angolas-leaders-while-delivering-a-message-of-encouragement-for-its-people/2323362

[2026-04-19 10:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pope Leo XIV decries tyranny, exploitation on Angola visit

Snippet: LUANDA, Angola (AFP) -- Pope Leo XIV spoke out against tyranny and "disasters" caused by the exploitation of natural resources on Saturday as he arrived in Angola for a visit to the oil-rich country with high levels of poverty.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10720279

[2026-04-19 09:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Washington RB Jordan Washington out for remainder of spring practice

Snippet: Washington running back Jordan Washington carries the ball against UC Davis during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, FIle)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/washington-christian-acl-68b96e2d3fd77e6ab3323b68820df7b8

[2026-04-19 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Arab, Muslim states condemn Israel's decision to send envoy to Somaliland

Snippet: Several Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel's announcement that it will send a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland in a joint statement on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-893426

[2026-04-19 08:51 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Pope rejects claims of feud with Trump over Iran war

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-pope-says-he-does-not-want-to-debate-trump/21fb3d46-929f-42c8-babf-246cc6dc5ea6

[2026-04-19 07:02 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Pope in Angola decries ‘despots’ who exploit resources

Snippet: April 19, 2026 07:02 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/pope-in-angola-decries-despots-who-exploit-resources/

[2026-04-19 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: From celebration to calls of weakness, how Trump-Pope Leo relationship soured

Snippet: Topic:Religious Leaders

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-19/trump-pope-leo-relationship/106575088

[2026-04-19 05:06 UTC+10:00] [Pope Leo XIV] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pope Leo says he was not ‘trying to debate’ Trump over US attack on Iran

Snippet: Pontiff says that despite ‘certain narrative that has not been accurate’, he will continue to preach message of peace

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/pope-leo-donald-trump-iran

[2026-04-19 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hegseth, Rubio among six Cabinet members joining weeklong Scripture marathon

Snippet: More than 495 Christian leaders, from Washington to Hollywood, will gather for a live event this week to read the Bible aloud from cover to cover.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/us-news/hegseth-rubio-among-six-cabinet-members-joining-weeklong-scripture-marathon/

[2026-04-19 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pope Leo says ‘not in my interest at all’ to feud with President Trump over Iran war

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was “not in my interest at all” to continue his feud with President Trump over the Iran war, after Trump posted a series of social media posts swiping at the pontiff.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/world-news/pope-leo-has-no-interest-in-feud-with-president-trump-over-iran-war/

[2026-04-19 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

Snippet: Pope Leo has said he was not seeking to debate Donald Trump when he criticised "tyrants" for spending billions on wars in a speech earlier this week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce84j261kj1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-19 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope Leo XIV, working for peace and decrying the depravity of war

Snippet: THE bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel on Feb. 28 after negotiations failed in Geneva has triggered a war that has succeeded in overwhelming Tehran’s air defenses. The back-and-forth attacks — part of what the US has called “Operation Epic Fury” — among the countries involved have destroyed both military and civilian infrastructure in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/opinion/columns/pope-leo-xiv-working-for-peace-and-decrying-the-depravity-of-war/2323208

[2026-04-19 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope arrives in Angola as Trump feud drags on

Snippet: YAOUNDÉ — Pope Leo XIV arrives on Saturday in Angola, the third leg of a landmark African tour marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump over the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/19/world/americas-emea/pope-arrives-in-angola-as-trump-feud-drags-on/2323238

[2026-04-19 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola, third stop on Africa tour

Snippet: Pope Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Angola, opening the third leg of his four-nation tour across Africa, with a message focused on hope, peace, and social justice.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-arrives-in-angola-third-stop-on-africa-tour/

[2026-04-19 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pope says he regrets his remarks interpreted as a debate with Trump

Snippet: POPE Leo XIV said Saturday he regretted remarks he made were interpreted as a response to criticism from President Donald Trump, insisting he had no interest in debating the US leader.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/world/pope-says-he-regrets-his-remarks-interpreted-as-a-debate-with-trump/2323303

[2026-04-18 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at Yaounde Ville Airport, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026 on the sixth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-leo-trump-war-iran-peace-f9980c81d36fad024cce788c915c16eb

[2026-04-18 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pope urges youth to stay and fight corruption during Cameroon visit

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Mass in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, as he continues his 11-day tour across Africa.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/18/pope-urges-youth-to-stay-and-fight-corruption-during-cameroon-visit/

[2026-04-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Pope Leo XIV] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: War isn’t a ‘moral’ issue – at least not for the Trump administration | Dave Schilling

Snippet: The US president’s grudge match with the pope underlines how religion really functions in American politics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/18/trump-pope-war-morals

[2026-04-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s kind of a tough situation’: US Catholics torn in feud between president and the pope

Snippet: Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV polarizing the diverse community as faith and politics come to a head

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/us-catholics-trump-pope

[2026-04-18 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope wraps up Cameroon visit with Mass as he looks ahead to Angola

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV arrives in procession to celebrate Mass at Yaounde Ville Airport, Cameroon, Saturday, April 18, 2026 on the sixth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-africa-angola-cameroon-afc7a60bc2a5ccb48eac34489c70fc9c

[2026-04-18 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Pope Leo heads to Angola in landmark Africa visit amid Trump clash

Snippet: Pope Leo XIV is set to arrive in Angola on the third leg of a landmark African tour that has unfolded alongside an escalating war of words with United States President Donald Trump over the Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/18/pope-leo-heads-to-angola-in-landmark-africa-visit-amid-trump-clash

[2026-04-18 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Pope Leo XIV’s Angola visit draws hope amid floods and calls for peace

Snippet: Excitement is building in Angola as crowds prepare to welcome Pope Leo XIV to the capital, Luanda, during his 11-day tour across four African nations.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xivs-angola-visit-draws-hope-amid-floods-and-calls-for-peace/

[2026-04-18 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: New Charlie Kirk laws promote religion and free speech

Snippet: A well-wisher places flowers at a makeshift memorial set up for Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA headquarters, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-laws-free-speech-1ef2e977c5cec05c8b521c38dce57443

[2026-04-18 15:29 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trump to join marathon Bible reading session after feuding with Pope Leo XIV

Snippet: President Donald Trump has a complicated relationship with the Bible. He has often called it his favourite book, has posed with it for photographers outside a church and has sold his own edition for $US60.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-to-join-marathon-bible-reading-session-after-feuding-with-pope-leo-xiv-20260418-p5zp13.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Global Affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/new-forceful-pope-leo-steps-world-stage/

[2026-04-18 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US Catholics unsettled by Trump's feud with pope

Snippet: NEW YORK — Donald Trump's war of words with Pope Leo has angered some American Catholics, a key voting bloc, who say the US president has gone too far in his criticism of the pontiff.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/world/americas-emea/us-catholics-unsettled-by-trumps-feud-with-pope/2323134

[2026-04-18 12:19 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: 'The Pope has to understand Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon' - Trump

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/the-pope-has-to-understand-iran-cannot-have-a-nuclear-weapon-trump-20260418-p5zp0j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pope's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own heritage

Snippet: People walk by the Church of Our Lady of Muxima in Muxima, Angola, Saturday, April 11, 2026, which Pope Leo XIV will visit during his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa. (AP Photo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pope-leo-angola-africa-slavery-church-16df3604b4dd1a2722e43687b930b720

[2026-04-18 10:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: How USC-bound Christian Collins uplifts: ‘I want to inspire others’

Snippet: The text messages motivate Christian Collins to keep inspiring others.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/sports/usc-bound-forward-christian-collins-battles-cystic-fibrosis/

[2026-04-18 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: More Young Men Than Young Women Now Say Religion Is 'Very Important' To Them, Gallup Finds

Snippet: Authored by Mark A. Kellner via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/more-young-men-young-women-now-say-religion-very-important-them-gallup-finds

[2026-04-18 09:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: St Pauli concede un penal postrero en casa y empata con Colonia

Snippet: Luca Waldschmidt, de Colonia, festeja luego de anotar en un partido de la Bundesliga ante St. Pauli, el viernes 17 de abril de 2026 en Hamburgo (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alemania-st-pauli-colonia-bundesliga-29d949845b5f00bba8727f887943ca0d

[2026-04-18 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: St Pauli concedes late penalty to tie at home with Cologne

Snippet: FC Köln’s Luca Waldschmidt celebrates after scoring a goal during the Bundesliga soccer match between FC St. Pauli and 1. FC Köln, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/st-pauli-cologne-bundesliga-5b8c042c39efa1f6297599e3a4859868

[2026-04-18 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sinhala and Tamil New Year cultural festival in Gampaha

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was welcomed according to Tamil tradition when she participated in a ceremony held at the Hekitta Sri Sivasubramaniyam Hindu Temple, Wattala on Tuesday (14). The ceremony was held in parallel with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year cultural festival in Gampaha district organised by the Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/local/981563/sinhala-and-tamil-new-year-cultural-festival-in-gampaha/

[2026-04-18 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Family of cuffed man who died in Kansas files federal lawsuit

Snippet: A portrait of Charles Adair, who died after a deputy kneeled on his back in a Kansas jail, is displayed at a news conference held by his family and their attorneys at Friendship Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Heather Hollingsworth, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/jail-death-kansas-88e46c9024a6181117064c10af042a84

[2026-04-18 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Pictures of the week: From Paramedics in Nabatieh to the Pope in Cameroon | The National

Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Paramedics react to an airstrike in Nabatieh, Lebanon. Getty ImagesInfo Displaced people make their way back to their homes as they cross the bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, which was hit earlier in an Israeli strike, after a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect, in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/17/pictures-of-the-week-from-paramedics-in-nabatieh-to-the-pope-in-cameroon/

[2026-04-18 03:15 UTC+10:00] [Angola] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people

Snippet: Believers slept overnight on mats to hear the address from the pontiff, who has drawn Trump’s ire with his anti-war comments

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3350542/pope-urges-cameroon-reject-violence-mass-draws-120000-people