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Topic: No Kings protests

Pope Leo XIV gave a strong rebuke to leaders who use faith to justify their violence, including that God will not listen to their prayers, a sentiment echoed multiple times in the same Bible many leaders like to cite to support their violent actions.

Pope: God refuses prayers of warmongers

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A protester in Munich, Germany, holds a ''No Kings, No Fascists'' sign during the ''No Kings, No Fascism'' demonstration. The rally is part of a global movement advocating for democracy and civil rights. (Michael Nguyen / Getty Images)

“No Kings 3" target Trump and Iran war

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President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on Oct. 19, 2025. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

"No Kings" sewage video is no joke

Chauncey DeVega
Protesters attend the No Kings march on Boston Common on Oct. 18, 2025. (Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

How "No Kings" missed the mark

Austin Sarat
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The "No Kings" rally in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, 2025. (Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images)

"No Kings" short-circuits MAGA’s mockery

Sophia Tesfaye
Millions of protesters showed up to rally against "King Trump", like this one at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States. King Trump found his own way to "dump" on the event. (MATTHEW HATCHER / AFP / Getty Images)

"King Trump" takes "dump" on protesters

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Americans turned out for another "No Kings" protest across the nation. In the middle of a shutdown, their cries for love and justice ring clearer than ever. (TIMOTHY A.CLARY / AFP / Getty Images)

No Kings activists take the streets

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