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Nicole Fallert here. Monday catch up with the News Quiz. Start the week’s news with the latest in crossfire between the pope and the president. Plus: Rory McIlroy’s growing green jacket collection.

👑 Call from Buckingham Palace: USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page’s new book “The Queen and Her Presidents” explores the Queen’s relationship with U.S. presidents, from the time she was a nervous young princess visiting President Harry Truman to the final state dinner of her seven-decade reign, in honor of President Donald Trump. Readers like you can enter to win a signed copy of Susan’s book here! 

Pope Leo for president?

A Chicagoan leader having a closed-door meeting with Democratic strategist the spring before the year’s midterm elections is usually seen as a playbook for a big announcement.

Pope Leo XIV’s reported confab with the former senior adviser to former President Barack Obama on April 9 stoked all sorts of speculation. Was the pontiff going to formally meet with the 44th president? Announce a new communications strategy?

The apparent meeting comes amid increasing tension between the pope and President Donald Trump, who lashed out Sunday via social media over the pontiff’s criticism of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, calling him “weak” on crime and “terrible” for foreign policy.

More news to know nowTrump ally looses in Hungary. Just days after Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in the country’s elections on April 12 after 16 years in power.Who is (and isn’t) impacted by U.S. military draft changes. The Selective Service System is moving to an automatic registration process, rather than requiring eligible men to sign up manually. A coach, a reporter and the NFL draft. New England’s coach Mike Vrabel won’t be adding further insight into the photos capturing him with reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prior to the start of the NFL draft April 23.

Sports

Rory royalty

Rory McIlroy carded a 2-under 70 on Sunday to give him the win at 13-under, making him just the fourth golfer in history to win the event in back-to-back years. He got another green jacket and prize money.

Health & Wellness

What really is creatine?

Creatine is an amino acid that’s produced in the kidneys, liver and pancreas and is stored in the muscles for strength and energy. Myths and misunderstandings about creatine’s safety profile prevail: Among the most common misconceptions is that creatine is dangerous to take as a supplement. While that can be true for some people or in very high doses, under most conditions, supplemental creatine is considered safe. Here’s why athletes love it.

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