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UPDATED: King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first
King Charles and Pope Leo held historic joint prayers in the Vatican, marking a significant moment for England.
Pope Leo will ‘stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say
Pope Leo XIV pledges support for U.S. immigrants and urges Catholic leaders to unite.
Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon in November in first trip abroad
Pope Leo's first international trip will include visits to Turkey and Lebanon focused on peace and Christian issues.
Pope Leo trims powers of Vatican bank, rolling back a Francis reform
Pope Leo reversed financial reforms, granting Vatican departments freedom for investments.
Pope Leo plans to keep Francis’ key reforms but avoid bigger changes
Pope Leo will keep Pope Francis' signature policies to welcome gay Catholics, discuss women's ordination and give China input on bishop appointments,…
Pope decries ‘unacceptable’ plight of Palestinians in Gaza, urges truce
Pope Leo on Wednesday denounced the "unacceptable" conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza, voicing solidarity with civilians and renewing his appeal for…
Pope Leo writing first document on needs of poor
Pope Leo's first document emphasizes care for the poor, continuing Francis' legacy.
Pope Leo tells Catholic bishops not to hide abuse allegations
Pope Leo urges new bishops to confront priest abuse openly, emphasizing justice for victims and renewal.
Italian teen, Carlo Acutis, to become first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday
A British-born Italian boy who died of leukaemia in 2006 will become the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sunday,…
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire, hostages’ release in Israel-Hamas conflict
Pope Leo made a "strong appeal" to the global community on Wednesday to end the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas,…
Pope Leo plans to visit Lebanon by December, marking his first trip outside Italy
Pope Leo plans to visit Lebanon by December, marking his first trip outside Italy.
Pope Leo sets day of fasting, prayers for peace on Friday
Pope Leo calls for a day of fasting and prayer on August 22 for global peace and justice.