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A post on U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account depicts an AI-generated image of him as Jesus, posted on April 12, 2026. [REUTER/YONHAP]

Trump posts AI image likening himself to Jesus, drawing criticism from religious conservatives

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from some religious conservatives who typically support him, before deleting the post on Monday.

2026.4.14

Pope Leo XIV delivers at the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica in Vatican City and blesses the city and the world on Dec. 25. [UPI/YONHAP]

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday, urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, those who are impoverished and the many migrants across the world.

2025.12.26

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Dec. 24. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Pope Leo says in Christmas Eve sermon that denying help to poor is rejecting God

Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers is tantamount to rejecting God himself.

2025.12.25

Pope Leo XIV looks on as he greets faithful outside St. Peter's Basilica, on the day of a Mass for Jubilee of the Poor, at the Vatican on Nov. 16. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Pope Leo urges stronger action as UN climate summit enters final week

ope Leo criticized world governments on Monday for failing so far to slow global warming and called for a stronger response to the threat.

2025.11.18

Pope Leo XIV delivers a speech during the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Aug. 27. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Pope Leo calls for ceasefire, hostages' release in Israel-Hamas conflict

Pope Leo made a "strong appeal" to the global community on Wednesday to end the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages held in Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid.

2025.8.27

This combination photos shows Pope Leo XIV, at the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 11, left, and President Donald Trump during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, May 12, in Washington. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth's most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: “Fight!” The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “Peace.”

2025.5.13

Pope Leo XIV gestures during a surprise visit at the Sanctuary of the Mother of Good Counsel in Rome on May 10. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision of papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

2025.5.11

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV concelebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Friday, May 9. [AP/YONHAP]

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing

Pope Leo XIV , history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

2025.5.9