World Jul 04 Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity In a letter sent to Americans on the July 4 anniversary, Leo insisted that protecting the unborn and all human life also means “welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants, whose hopes, sacrifices and contribution have formed part of the history of…
World Jul 02 Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Nation Jul 01 Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and break with the Holy See by saying it was necessary to defend the Catholic faith.
World Jun 20 Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migrant crackdown, urged young people in particular to learn about Cabrini’s life and service, once again confirming history’s first U.S. pope as the heir to Pope Francis in prioritizing the…
Politics Jun 19 Italy's Meloni pushes back on Trump's 'fabricated' claim as top diplomat cancels U.S. trip Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and all of Italy.
World Jun 10 PHOTOS: Pope Leo honors Gaudi's Sagrada Familia masterpiece in Barcelona Leo called Gaudí’s unfinished temple, one of the world’s most visited monuments, a “sign of unity and harmony for all of Spain,” an ongoing building project like the lifelong journey all Christians make to find God.
World Jun 08 Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants, gets 7-minute ovation Spain's lawmakers have given Pope Leo XIV a lengthy standing ovation after his historic address to parliament. This marks a new level of acceptance of the Catholic Church in largely secular Spain.
World Jun 08 Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors Leo told Spanish bishops the entire church community should have an "ever more determined commitment to prevention and a culture of care.”…
World Jun 06 Pope Leo XIV warns against 'fanning the flames of polarization' on first papal visit to Spain in 15 years Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.
World May 25 Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology on Monday for the Holy See's role in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican’s record a “wound in Christian memory.”…