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Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs

The Vatican will ​build a roughly €100 million ($117 million) renewable energy plant that could power the Holy See within two ‌years via a system combining solar power and agriculture,…

USA · 5 May 2026 Trump takes fresh potshots at Pope Leo as Rubio prepares for Vatican meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican this week ,… Vatican · 19 Apr 2026 A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuing sharp denunciations of war and… Comuniq.EU · 16 Apr 2026 Metsola defends Pope Leo, calls for him to address European Parliament European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has become the first senior EU figure to publicly back Pope Leo XIV following criticism from Donald… Italy · 16 Apr 2026 Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying their relationship has deteriorated over Rome’s stance on… Cameroon · 15 Apr 2026 Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, flies to Cameroon on Africa tour Pope Leo set off for Cameroon on Wednesday, ‌where he is expected to appeal for peace in the simmering conflict in the… Vatican · 17 Mar 2026 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 · 29 Jan 2026 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… Vatican · 9 Jan 2026 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… Vatican · 9 Jan 2026 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…