Pope Leo issues sharp warning against world tyrants. Pope Leo has issued a rare and forceful critique of global leadership following fresh verbal attacks from the former U.S. leader.
Pope Leo issues sharp warning against world tyrants - GS AI Brief Legal Battles and Global Tensions Heat Up Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:07 AM Key Stories Trump sued over firing of Black government officials — A new lawsuit has been filed against Donald Trump, alleging that he unfairly targeted and fired the majority of Black officials within the government. Pope Leo issues sharp warning against world tyrants — During a visit to Cameroon, the Pope spoke out against leaders spending billions on wars, calling out the tyrants he says are ravaging the world today. Secretive spy program gets the green light again — A secret court has reportedly reauthorized a controversial surveillance program, sparking renewed concerns about government oversight and privacy. Russia agrees to pay for downed Azerbaijan aircraft — Russia has agreed to provide additional compensation for the 2024 accidental downing of an Azerbaijani plane by its air defense systems that killed 38 pe...