Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech
Leo, the first US pope, said the weakness of international organizations in the face of global conflicts was "a particular cause for concern."
Pope Leo XIV mentions Palestinians in Christmas address - December 25, 2025
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
Pope Leo XIV must denounce Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes for sinful antisemitism - opinion
Pope Leo XIV must state clearly and publicly – by name – that Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens do not represent Catholic teaching or Catholic values and that their antisemitism is sinful and dangerous.
Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
"Cinemas are experiencing a troubling decline," warned Pope Leo XIV, who also urged cinematic institutions "not to give up."
Vatican returns to Canada artifacts connected to Indigenous people
Catholic missionaries sent the artifacts to Rome on the occasion of a 1925 exhibition held by Pope Pius XI that displayed more than 100,000 objects.
Vatican refutes claims of Jesus appearing in a French cliff, says stories shouldn't be regarded
In a new instruction approved by Pope Leo, the Vatican's top doctrinal office said stories of appearances by Jesus in the town of Dozule, in Normandy, shouldn't be considered genuine.
Pope Leo names Italian Holocaust film ‘Life Is Beautiful’ as one of his 4 favorites of all time
Pope Leo did not elaborate on his reasons for the selections in the truncated video posted by Variety announcing a convening of filmmakers at the Vatican that will begin Saturday.
Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze students meet Pope to promote dialogue
A diverse group of 50 students from Israel and the US gathered in Rome for 4 days, meeting with Pope Leo XIV to strengthen interfaith understanding and reconciliation through dialogue.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, two dead
In Aurora province on Luzon island, where the storm arrived, lights went out but phone lines remained working, a civil defense official, Cheng Quizon, told DZBB radio.
Pope calls for 'deep reflection' in US about migrants' treatment under Trump
Pope Leo, originally from Chicago, told reporters that he was concerned about the way immigrants detained in Chicago were being denied holy communion.
Calling Virgin Mary 'co-redeemer' is foolish, says Pope Leo
The Vatican's top doctrinal office instructed 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide not to refer to Mary as the "co-reedemer" of the world, arguing that Jesus alone was the savior.
Pope Leo denounces antisemitism at anniversary of declaration on Catholic ties with Jews
The Pope reaffirmed the Catholic Church's stance against antisemitism during his speech at the ceremony commemorating 60 years of the Church's declaration of relations with non-Christian religions.