Rome — Pope Leo XIV has said he is “not afraid” of Donald Trump and will continue to “speak out loudly against war,” responding firmly after the US president launched an extraordinary and highly personal attack on the pontiff.

 Speaking to journalists aboard the papal flight to Africa, Leo made clear he would not be intimidated by political pressure. “I am not afraid of the Trump administration,” he said. “I speak the Gospel and will continue to speak out loudly against war.”

 ROME – Iran urged Italy Saturday to encourage the United States to respect the principles of international law and desist from ”bellicose behaviour” and said Tehran is “ready to play a positive role” in Lebanon if European countries put pressure on Israel to end attacks and “destabilising actions” on Lebanese territory.

Rome-- Stefano Gabbana has stepped down from his roles within Dolce & Gabbana as part of what the company described as a “natural evolution” in its organisational structure and governance.

In a statement, the group confirmed that Gabbana resigned from his positions in Dolce & Gabbana Holding Srl, Dolce & Gabbana Trademarks Srl and Dolce & Gabbana Srl, effective from January 1, 2026.

The company stressed that his departure from corporate roles “will have no influence on the creative activities” he continues to carry out for the brand.

 ROME -- Corruption involving misuse of millions of dollars of donor funds, abuse of authority, racism and favouritism are becoming everyday practices in the troubled FAO evaluation division, FAO sources say, with sleight of hand enabling the misuse of as much as dlrs 1 million in a project previously funded by USAID.