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 canonizes former Satanic priest Bartolo Longo as one of seven new saints
In front of an estimated 70,000 people, Leo canonized Bartolo Longo, who had once been an occultist priest but later denounced Satan and embraced Christianity.
Pope appalled, purification completed after man pees on St. Peter's Basilica's high altar
The unidentified man was arrested by two officials and was filmed exposing his behind while bending to pull up his trousers.
Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon in November in first trip abroad
Leo had been expected for months to travel to Turkey for his first trip abroad, but the additional visit to Lebanon only emerged in discussions in recent weeks.
Pope Leo says he hopes Hamas will accept Trump's peace plan
Pope Leo praised Trump’s Gaza plan, urging Hamas to endorse it, while warning against violence as a Gaza aid flotilla nears Israel.
Pope decries 'unacceptable' plight of Palestinians in Gaza, urges truce
"I express my deep closeness to the Palestinian people in Gaza," Pope Leo said.
Pope Leo: 'Really serious' ramifications may result from Doha strike
Multiple global leaders released comments regarding an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar.
Pope Leo's meeting with Herzog reveals Vatican's new diplomatic style
Leo, who became the first US pontiff when he was elected in May, takes an approach that is more muted than his predecessor Pope Francis.
Italian teen made first millennial Catholic saint at youthful Vatican event
Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith.
Hostages still held in Gaza have been there 700 days too long - editorial
Let them go, and end this war with purpose. Let our people come home and turn the page from endless campaigning to responsible resolutions, now.
Italian teen to become first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday
Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith. His story has drawn wide attention from Catholic youth.
