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Chicago TribuneTuesday, 14 April 2026
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Pope Leo ‘not afraid’ of Trump’s rhetoric
Message of Gospel cited in peace appeal; president’s posts decried
The paper focuses on the diplomatic and moral clash between a newly elected Pope and the US President, specifically framing the narrative around the Pope's Chicago roots to ground the international dispute for local readers.
Amid an escalating US-Israel conflict in Iran, the US President has directed public criticism at the Vatican; in response, the recently elevated, US-born Pope has publicly dismissed the rhetoric and reiterated calls for peace.
“‘not afraid’ of Trump’s rhetoric”
“Supportive of local figures”
Inside a peaker power plant
Facilities are key to connecting Will County solar farms to the grid
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Firefighter facing ‘death sentence’ gets kidney from fellow firefighter
High school friend volunteers to make a life-saving sacrifice
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Area Catholic leaders express support for Chicago native pontiff
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