Trump Brands Pope Leo XIV “Weak on Crime” and “Terrible for Foreign Policy” in Sharp Attack Over Iran War Criticism President Donald Trump launched a pointed rebuke against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, April 13, 2026, through a lengthy post on Truth Social and subsequent comments to reporters upon landing in Washington. In the message, Trump described the pontiff as “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” expressing strong disapproval of the Pope’s repeated criticisms of U.S. military actions and threats in the ongoing conflict with Iran. He stated that he does not want a Pope comfortable with Iran possessing nuclear weapons or opposed to American interventions such as actions in Venezuela, and accused Leo of catering to the “Radical Left” instead of focusing on spiritual leadership. This direct confrontation marks an unusual escalation between a sitting U.S. president and the head of the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion members worldwide. Trump went fur...
Manchester City Rout Chelsea 3-0 to Reignite Premier League Title Race Manchester City delivered a commanding second-half performance to thrash Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, April 12, 2026, significantly narrowing the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal and injecting fresh drama into the title chase. The visitors started cautiously in a disjointed first half, surviving early pressure from Chelsea. Marc Cucurella had a goal disallowed for offside, and Pedro Neto forced a save from City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Bernardo Silva came close for City, but the breakthrough only arrived after the interval. Nico O’Reilly opened the scoring in the 51st minute with a clinical header from close range, assisted by an in-swinging cross from the impressive Rayan Cherki. Just six minutes later, Marc Guehi doubled the lead with a composed strike from 12 yards into the far corner, again set up by Cherki’s sublime pass. Jeremy Doku sealed the rout in the 68th minute, pouncing on a de...