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Trump launches sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV
President Donald Trump launched a sharp and highly unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, saying the US-born pontiff was “not doing a…
Trump officials deny threatening Vatican over Pope Leo’s criticisms
The Trump administration has sought to contain backlash over reports that it pressured the Vatican’s ambassador to Washington in an attempt to…
Pope Leo: Life must be defended amid “madness of war”
Pope Leo XIV has said that in a world marked by the “madness of war,” life must be defended from conception to…
Pope Leo asks media to show suffering of war, not amplify ‘propaganda’
Pope Leo urged journalists on Monday to highlight the suffering caused by war, cautioning against news reports that risk sliding into propaganda…
Vatican says no to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will not join Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, dealing a blow to the…
Vatican plans to open bistro at top of St Peter’s
According to Il Messaggero , the Vatican is proceeding discreetly with plans to establish a bistro on the upper terrace of Saint…
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Beyond
On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful, urging them to pray for peace in regions afflicted by conflict. He specifically highlighted…
Pope Leo meets Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at Vatican
Pope Leo met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Monday, the Vatican said, but did not…
Pope Leo and Trump head for a clash
The first American pope is on a collision course with U.S. President Donald Trump. The latest fault line between the Vatican and…
Pope to visit Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands to fulfil…
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is…
Pope Leo expresses ‘much sadness’ about Russia refusing Christmas ceasefire
Pope Leo said on Tuesday that he feels "much sadness" that Russia did not agree to a Christmas ceasefire in its nearly…