Trump is trying to distract us from Pope Leo’s calls for peace. Don’t take the bait.

If you are outraged—which would be both understandable and justifiable—by President Donald Trump’s social media attack last night on Pope Leo, take a moment to step back and follow the pope’s example rather than taking the president’s bait.

by Sam Sawyer, S.J. April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Scripture Reflections

Faith is about questions

A Reflection for Monday of the Second Week of Easter, by Kat O’Loughlin

by Kat O’Loughlin April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Vatican Dispatch

Pope Leo responds to Trump: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’

Pope Leo XIV said April 13 he has “no fear” of President Donald Trump’s administration in response to the president’s criticism Sunday night on Truth Social.

by Courtney Mares, OSV News April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

News

Trump lambasts Pope Leo: ‘I’m not a fan.’

President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn’t think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he’s a very liberal person,” after suggesting that the pontiff should “stop catering to the Radical Left.”

by Will Wessert, Associated Press and Josh Boak – Associated Press April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Vatican Dispatch

Pope Leo’s first trip to Africa: what you need to know

Pope Leo sets out on a 10-day visit to Africa on April 13. He will visit four countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

by Gerard O’Connell April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Vatican Dispatch

‘Enough of war!’: Full text of Pope Leo’s prayer for peace

Pope Leo at April 11 peace vigil: ’Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life.’