Trump Open To Pope Leo Meeting, Churches Resist Geofencing, Study Links Ultra Processed Foods To Chronic Illness
Top headlines for Monday, December 15, 2025
In this episode, we break down President Donald Trump’s surprising openness to meeting with Pope Leo amid tensions over his immigration policy, explore the United Methodist Church’s pushback against a contentious geofencing campaign targeting Texas congregations with pro-Israel ads, and examine a new study linking ultra-processed foods to rising rates of chronic and mental health conditions worldwide.
00:11 Trump says he's willing to meet with Pope Leo XIV
00:56 UMC pushes back on reported plan to 'geotarget' Texas churches
01:54 Church-state watchdog group leader appointed to USCIRF
02:38 Ultra-processed foods fueling chronic diseases: study
03:31 Texas AG, securities board offer conflicting takes on EPIC suit
04:23 Fla. sues WPATH, other groups for pushing trans surgeries on kids
05:15 MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor
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- Trump says he's willing to meet with Pope Leo XIV | Politics
- UMC pushes back on reported plan to 'geotarget' Texas churches | U.S.
- Church-state watchdog group leader appointed to USCIRF | Politics
- Ultra-processed foods fueling chronic diseases: study | Living
- Texas AG, securities board offer conflicting takes on EPIC suit | U.S.
- Fla. sues WPATH, other groups for pushing trans surgeries on kids | Politics
- MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces run for Minnesota governor | Politics






