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nicole farato here. Enjoy our News Quiz on Mondays. This week’s news begins with the latest shootout between the Pope and the President. Plus: Rory McIlroy’s ever-growing green jacket collection.
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Will Pope Leo become president?
The Chicago leader’s private meeting with Democratic strategists in the spring before that year’s midterm elections is usually seen as a prelude to a major announcement.
On April 9, it was reported that Pope Leo XIV met with former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, sparking all kinds of speculation. Was the Pope planning to meet formally with the 44th president? Announcing a new communications strategy?
The apparent meeting appears to have come amid heightened tensions between the pope and President Donald Trump, who on Sunday blasted the pope’s criticism of Iran over the US-Israel war on social media, calling him “weak” on crime and “terrible” on foreign policy.
More news you need to know right now
- The Trump alliance was defeated in Hungary. Days after Vice President J.D. Vance visited Hungary, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on April 12 acknowledged defeat in the country’s elections after 16 years in power.
- Who is (and isn’t) affected by the U.S. military draft changes? The Selective Service System is moving to an automatic registration process rather than requiring eligible men to register manually.
- Coaches, reporters, and the NFL Draft. New England coach Mike Vrabel would not provide further insight into a photo taken with reporter Deanna Russini at an Arizona resort before the start of the NFL Draft on April 23.
sports
loli royalty
Rory McIlroy shot a 2-under 70 on Sunday to win at 13 under, becoming the fourth golfer in history to win the tournament back-to-back. He also won a green jacket and a cash prize.
health and wellness
First of all, what is creatine?
Creatine is an amino acid produced by the kidneys, liver, and pancreas and stored in muscles for strength and energy. Myths and misconceptions about creatine’s safety profile are widespread: One of the most common misconceptions is that taking creatine as a supplement is dangerous. Although this may be true for some people or at very high doses, creatine supplementation is considered safe under most circumstances. This is the reason why it is loved by athletes.
before you go
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