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🇮🇱🇮🇷 IDF Spokesperson Defrin: "The IDF is a number of days into the ceasefire against Iran, in line with guidance from the political leadership. We stand firm after the attack on Iran, and after the statements that were made. I want to emphasize that the IDF remains fully committed to defense. We are ready to return to offensive operations quickly, to the extent required."

Pope Leo XIV represents everything that President Trump is not—an overwhelmingly popular, humble, gracious, and kind leader who is devoted to serving God and others without fear or favor. As Catholics, we are taught that all of us are created in the image of God. We are instructed to strive for peace and to recognize the dignity of all people. The idea that Donald Trump would instead choose to lash out at the pope, claim credit for his elevation, and call him ‘weak,’ is both offensive and morally repugnant. Pope Leo continues to lead by example, reaffirming that he is not afraid of the Trump administration and will continue to speak out about the values found in Scripture. I call on all Republicans to condemn Trump’s divisive words and hateful actions.

BREAKING: The U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine just issued a formal statement defending Pope Leo XIV's teaching authority on just war doctrine — less than twelve hours after JD Vance told a Turning Point USA crowd the pope should “be careful” talking theology. This is a serious escalation as the institutional Catholic Church is coming together to defend its pontiff from the White House’s political attack.

One last note: While I think papal rhetoric could be clearer in this issue I don't think Leo is in any danger of losing the PR battle with the president of the United States.

Mike Johnson says the Pope had it coming: "A religious leader can say anything they want, but obviously if you wade into political waters, you should expect some political response and I think the Pope has received some of that. Frankly I was taken a bit aback by him saying something about 'those who engage in war, Jesus doesn't hear their prayers' or something. There's something called the 'just war' doctrine.'"

“I love the Catholic Church… I just wish they’d stick to fixing the Church and stay out of politics.” Tom Homan, a lifelong Catholic, fires back after Pope Leo criticizes U.S. immigration enforcement. "I wish they'd sit down with me and hear my experiences the last 40 years. Maybe they'd understand why a secure border saves lives."

US House Speaker Mike Johnson: A religious leader can say anything they want, but obviously if you wade into political waters, you should expect some political response and I think the Pope has received some of that.

Speaker Johnson on Pope Leo XIV: "A religious leader can say anything they want, but obviously if you wade into political waters, you should expect some political response and I think the Pope has received some of that."