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Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Springsteen, Undeterred by Trump, Keeps Up War of Words From Foreign Stage
MANCHESTER, U.K.—President Trump warned Bruce Springsteen to 'keep his mouth shut' until he gets back to the U.S. The rock icon is showing no signs of backing down, delivering a fiery performance from a stage in this city Saturday that reflected the stark political divide in America. Springsteen echoed earlier criticism of the Trump administration Saturday, saying a 'rogue' government was rolling over U.S. lawmakers and institutions designed to keep authoritarianism in check. 'Things are happening right now that are altering the very nature of our country's democracy,' Springsteen told the audience. To drive the point home, he dedicated one of his songs to our 'Dear Leader,' an allusion to the honorific set aside for former North Korean ruler Kim Jong Il. A similar broadside last week prompted Trump to take aim at Springsteen in a social-media post: 'I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy.' The escalating confrontation between the president and Springsteen is part of a broader clash between Trump and some pop-culture icons that goes back to the president's first term. Trump has repeatedly assailed Taylor Swift, who endorsed Kamala Harris in last year's election but hasn't engaged in the sort of sharp-tongued criticism delivered by Springsteen. Trump lashed out at Swift in a separate post Friday: 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' Earlier in his administration, Trump trained his fire on some of Washington's most venerable cultural institutions, complaining that they supported a leftist agenda. In February, Trump made himself the chairman of the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and fired board members who had been appointed by Joe Biden and others. 'We didn't like what they were showing,' Trump said at the time. 'We're going to make sure it's good and it's not going to be woke.' Springsteen was honored by the Kennedy Center in 2009, and has performed at Kennedy Center ceremonies for Bob Dylan and Sting during previous administrations. Some artists have vowed to boycott performances at the center that Trump plans to attend. But few artists have been as blunt as Springsteen, who for decades has cast himself as a champion of the working class and, in recent decades, has regularly campaigned with Democratic Party presidential candidates. Still, Springsteen has generally been able to straddle the partisan divide in America. His 1984 anthem 'Born in the U.S.A.' was widely embraced by Republicans including Ronald Reagan, despite its lyrics' searing criticism of U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Springsteen also counts New Jersey's former Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican and longtime presidential aspirant from Springsteen's home state, among his biggest fans. Still, despite Springsteen's support, the Democratic Party has seen its longtime strength among blue-collar workers eroded by the rise of Trump. The president has transcended his own gilded upbringing to become a hero to many voters across the Rust Belt states that Springsteen has made a career of singing about—including Youngstown, a working-class city in Ohio that was the eponymous subject of one of the songs Springsteen played on Saturday. Some attendees at Saturday's concert in Manchester were reluctant to address Springsteen's politics. Others, like Paul Barnett, 70 years old, a golf-club steward from Knighton, Wales, who has seen Springsteen more than 100 times and described himself as not particularly political, said he was worried about what Trump might do to retaliate against Springsteen when he returns home. Trump's latest attacks on Springsteen and Swift drew a response Friday from the American Federation of Musicians, who praised the two artists as 'role models and inspirations to millions of people in the United States and around the world.' During Saturday's concert in Manchester, Springsteen avoided any direct response to Trump's latest rhetorical attack, but repeated his critique, including by assailing the president for what he said was his cozying up to foreign dictators and abandoning of longstanding allies. Though the language remained largely unchanged, audience members who attended both Manchester concerts said Springsteen was more impassioned on Saturday. 'He was more on fire,' said Annette Dahlin-Johansson, 56, a Springsteen fan from Gothenburg, Sweden, who attended both concerts in Manchester. The crowd, too, she said, roared back with approval on Saturday in a way that wasn't the case at last week's tour opener, when some in the audience appeared surprised by the directness of Springsteen's political soliloquies. Mark Wilcock, a 57-year-old from Skipton, England, who first saw Springsteen in 1988, said Springsteen's political views have been clear since the mid-1980s, when Springsteen would lead into his cover performances of Edwin Starr's 1970 hit 'War' with a warning against the risks of putting blind faith in political leaders. 'It's still true today,' Wilcock said. Francis Condron, 55, from Salford, England, said Saturday's show, his fourth Springsteen concert, was brilliant—especially because he dialed up the politics and attacked Trump. Condron, a former stagehand who now works in a warehouse, said he has long agreed with Springsteen's politics and called Springsteen's decision to attack Trump from the stage an act of courage. Some took specific offense at Trump's personal put-downs, such as calling the rocker 'dumb as a rock' and a 'dried out 'prune' of a rocker.' Clare Causier, 52, a native of Pontefract, England, offered her own rejoinder for the American president: 'He's an old dried up peach.' On Saturday, the White House dispensed with Trump's previous attacks on Springsteen's intelligence and looks, seeking instead to cast the debate as one between an elected leader and an out-of-touch celebrity. 'The 77 million Americans that elected President Trump disagree with elitist and out-of-touch celebrities like Bruce Springsteen,' said Taylor Rogers, the White House assistant press secretary. 'Bruce is welcome to stay overseas while hardworking Americans enjoy a secure border and cooling inflation thanks to President Trump.' Springsteen's Manchester shows are the start of his 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour with his E Street Band that will also take him to France, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain and Liverpool, England. Write to Jonathan Cheng at and Michael R. Gordon at Get 360° coverage—from daily headlines to 100 year archives.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Several prominent U.S. Catholic bishops and cardinals recalled the spiritual process of electing Pope Leo XIV this week, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hailing the new pontiff as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders. The six clergymen gave some insights into how they see the Pope Leo XIV papacy and said the quick conclave showed unity among the cardinals. They were speaking at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on Friday. "It should not startle us that we would look to Pope Leo as a bridge builder. That's what the Latin word 'pontiff' means, he's a bridge builder," Dolan said after being asked by a reporter if the pontiff would be a "counterweight" to Trump. Pope Leo Xiv, Villanova Grad, Introduces Himself Adorned In Symbolism, Proverbial Religious Devotion "Will he want to build bridges to Donald Trump? I suppose, but he would want to build bridges with the leader of every nation. So I don't think at all my brother Cardinals would have thought of him as a counterweight to any one person." Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first American pope, and much emphasis has been made of his Chicago roots, with speakers blasting songs including "Born in the U.S.A." and "American Pie" as the cardinal electors gathered on stage. The stage was also decorated with Old Glory and a Vatican flag. Read On The Fox News App Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop emeritus of Galveston-Houston, conveyed his pride that they elected an American pope, the first in history. "[Pope XIV] is really a citizen of the entire world, since he has spent so much of his ministry missionary work and zeal for Christ in South America in life in missionary work and zeal for work," DiNardo said. "Yes, he's American and yes, he represents the big picture of the church." Dolan agreed, noting the new pontiff is also a citizen of Peru, having spent three decades there as a missionary. "He's a citizen of the world. He reminds us that we all have our true citizenship in heaven. As St. Paul taught us, and that is his role as universal pastor, where he comes from is sort of now a thing of the past," he said. Several bishops likened Pope Leo XIV to a fusion of Popes Francis and Benedict, noting his blend of intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth while highlighting his Augustinian background and canon law expertise. Pope Leo Xiv Gives 1St Homily As American Pontiff, Says Loss In Faith Has Led To Crisis In Humanity His choice of the name "Leo" was seen as significant, referencing both Pope Leo the Great and Leo XIII, signaling an intent to emphasize both strong leadership and social teaching. DiNardo said that Leo the Great was pope in the fifth century when the church was "truly a mess" but he managed to save the city of Rome. "He preached Christ crucified, and he preached him as truly Son of God," DiNardo said. "I think Pope Leo [XIV] is a wise, wise man, and he picks up one whose name has multiple figures from Leo the Great to Leo the 13th, all of whom can speak to us both on terms of social doctrine and in terms of doctrine of who Jesus is." The bishops emphasized the spiritual, emotional and symbolic significance of the conclave. They described it as a deeply prayerful and unifying experience. The U.S. had 10 voting cardinals in the conclave, the second-highest number of any country. Other speakers included: Cardinal Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Newark; Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago; Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington; Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington; and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.A. Asked about the reported simplicity of the meals the cardinals were served during the conclave, Dolan joked: "Let's just say it was a good, good, good impetus to get this over with."Original article source: Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Toronto Sun
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
Published May 09, 2025 • 1 minute read From left, U.S. Cardinals, Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the USA, Robert McElroy of Washington, and Wilton Gregory, archbishop emeritus of Washington, attend a press conference at the North American College in Rome, Friday, May 9, 2025. Photo by Gregorio Borgia / AP Photo ROME — Speakers blasted songs including 'Born in the U.S.A.' and 'American Pie' as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'I took a look at Bob and he had his head in his hands and I was praying for him,' said Cardinal Joseph Tobin of the moment right after casting his vote in the Sistine Chapel. 'And then when he accepted, it was like it was made for him.' One day after the Chicago-born Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the cardinals met on a stage decorated with the Stars and Stripes and a Vatican flag at the Pontifical North American College. The hilltop institution for U.S. seminarians is a short walk from St. Peter's Basilica, where Leo made his first speech to the world on Thursday evening as the new leader of the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion global faithful. The United States had 10 voting cardinals in the conclave, the second-highest number of any country. Four of them currently serve as archbishops in the U.S.: Tobin of Newark, New Jersey; Timothy Dolan of New York; Blase Cupich of Chicago; and Robert McElroy of Washington. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'In a very real sense, Cardinal Prevost has been in his life at his core a real missionary, in every way,' McElroy said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Joining them were retired archbishops Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston in Texas, and Wilton Gregory of Washington, as well as French Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. Several of the men referred to the man they've known for years as Bob or Robert by his papal name, Leo. Others said that his American nationality wasn't a factor — he also holds Peruvian citizenship. Cardinals were most concerned with 'who among us can bring us together, who among us can strengthen the faith and bring the faith to places where it has grown weak,' said Gregory. Canada Toronto & GTA Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists
Toronto Star
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
As ‘Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
ROME (AP) — Speakers blasted songs including 'Born in the U.S.A.' and 'American Pie' as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. 'I took a look at Bob and he had his head in his hands and I was praying for him,' said Cardinal Joseph Tobin of the moment right after casting his vote in the Sistine Chapel. 'And then when he accepted, it was like it was made for him.'
Hamilton Spectator
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
As ‘Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
ROME (AP) — Speakers blasted songs including 'Born in the U.S.A.' and 'American Pie' as six cardinal electors from the United States gathered in Rome on Friday to share their thoughts on the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost. 'I took a look at Bob and he had his head in his hands and I was praying for him,' said Cardinal Joseph Tobin of the moment right after casting his vote in the Sistine Chapel. 'And then when he accepted, it was like it was made for him.' One day after the Chicago-born Prevost became Pope Leo XIV , the cardinals met on a stage decorated with the Stars and Stripes and a Vatican flag at the Pontifical North American College. The hilltop institution for U.S. seminarians is a short walk from St. Peter's Basilica, where Leo made his first speech to the world on Thursday evening as the new leader of the Catholic Church's 1.4 billion global faithful. The United States had 10 voting cardinals in the conclave, the second-highest number of any country. Four of them currently serve as archbishops in the U.S.: Tobin of Newark, New Jersey; Timothy Dolan of New York; Blase Cupich of Chicago; and Robert McElroy of Washington. 'In a very real sense, Cardinal Prevost has been in his life at his core a real missionary, in every way,' McElroy said. Joining them were retired archbishops Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston in Texas, and Wilton Gregory of Washington, as well as French Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. Several of the men referred to the man they've known for years as Bob or Robert by his papal name, Leo. Others said that his American nationality wasn't a factor — he also holds Peruvian citizenship. Cardinals were most concerned with 'who among us can bring us together, who among us can strengthen the faith and bring the faith to places where it has grown weak,' said Gregory. ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
