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
President Herzog presses Pope Leo XIV to help free Hamas hostages
“Tomorrow marks the 700th day since our brothers and sisters were kidnapped, 48 of whom are still in Gaza,” Herzog told the pontiff. “We must do everything to return them as quickly as possible.”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Meet Pope Leo XIV
President Isaac Herzog will visit the Vatican on Thursday to meet Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, focusing on hostages, antisemitism, and protecting Christians in the Middle East.
Pope Leo pleads for end to 'pandemic of arms' after Minnesota shooting
Leo has shown a different style from his predecessor, rarely speaking off the cuff and usually preferring a more cautious tone in his public appeals.
Pope Leo to visit Lebanon, cardinal says, in likely first trip abroad
The pope will travel to Lebanon "by December," Cardinal Bechara Rai told the al-Arabiya television channel.
'Please say you will go': Madonna begs Pope Leo to save Gazan children
Madonna explained that she isn't taking sides in the war, adding, "Everyone is suffering, including the mothers of the hostages. I pray that they are released as well."
Hostage talks are in advanced stages, Netanyahu tells pope in phone call - report
Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV, where he expressed optimism about the hostage talks, while the Pope asked to keep sacred places safe from the war.
Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks
Zelensky and Leo held talks in Castel Gandolfo, a small Italian hill town near Rome, where the pope is taking a two-week vacation.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
Who Stands with Israel? Evangelicals Fill the Vatican’s Moral Void
Many had great hopes as Pope Leo XIV seemed ready to renew Catholicism's commitment to interreligious solidarity, but when missiles began raining down on Tel Aviv, those hopes were quickly tested.
Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI
The US-born pontiff said attention was needed to protect "healthy, fair and sound lifestyles, especially for the good of younger generations."
