Pope Leo
Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
World
April 22, 2026
Many African Catholics have greeted Leo’s first visit with joy. Others fear he’s lent legitimacy to strongman leaders
Abuja — For Mauro Rui Callado Cortêz, a Catholic lay teacher in Angola, the “unique opportunity” to see Pope Leo XIV…
Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope
World
April 20, 2026
Even Catholic Trump supporters feel conflicted over the president’s tiff with the pope
A peace and faith focused sermon delivered during Sunday mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City did little…
Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
World
April 19, 2026
Pope Leo addresses spat with Trump, says ‘debate’ is not focus of his Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday “it’s not in my interest” to debate US President Donald Trump, insisting his trip to…
Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
World
April 19, 2026
Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image
President Donald Trump will participate in a public Bible reading this week as the administration continues to integrate religion, particularly…
‘A man of peace’: Pope Leo embarks on a marathon visit to Africa
World
April 13, 2026
‘A man of peace’: Pope Leo embarks on a marathon visit to Africa
Rome — On Monday, Pope Leo XIV’s is setting off on a long Africa trip, the first of his papacy to…
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
World
April 13, 2026
Trump criticizes Pope Leo’s stance on Iran war, says he’s ‘not a fan’ of Catholic leader
President Donald Trump strongly criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday evening, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying…
Pope Leo welcomes Iran ceasefire with “satisfaction”
Middle East
April 8, 2026
Pope Leo welcomes Iran ceasefire with “satisfaction”
Pope Leo XIV today welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war with “satisfaction.” The pontiff, who…
Pope Leo focuses on retaining hope amid war and suffering in his first Easter Mass
World
April 5, 2026
Pope Leo focuses on retaining hope amid war and suffering in his first Easter Mass
Rome — Pope Leo XIV focused on retaining hope amid the violence of war, climate change and other suffering, in his…
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”
Middle East
March 15, 2026
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid “horrific violence of war”
Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict as Israel and Iran continue to trade…
Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
World
February 18, 2026
Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Pope Leo XIV will not be joining US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the Vatican’s top diplomat said Tuesday,…