World Jun 08 Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants, gets 7-minute ovation By Suman Naishadham, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Apr 16 Pope Leo promotes peace, condemns 'tyrants' ravaging the world during Cameroon visit He delivered a peace message in Bamenda, Cameroon, amid a long-standing separatist conflict. Cameroonians celebrated his visit, hoping it will draw global attention to the violence affecting the region. By Nicole Winfield, Nalova Akua, Associated Press
Politics Apr 15 Watch 8:36 Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Solveig Rennan
Nation Apr 15 Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump's criticism continues Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message "the world needs to hear today” is one of peace and dialogue. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 Watch 4:59 Trump clashes with Pope Leo, who vows to continue speaking out against war President Trump is openly condemning Pope Leo XIV after the head of the Roman Catholic Church criticized the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran. William Brangham reports on the rare public battle between the president of the United States and… By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Mar 17 Vatican appeals tribunal declares mistrial in 'trial of the century' against cardinal By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Rhe appeals court ruled that Pope Francis and Vatican prosecutors made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment of Cardinal Angelo Becciu and required a new trial. Continue reading
Mar 10 Pope accepts resignation of U.S. bishop charged with embezzlement and money laundering By Associated Press Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges during his arraignment in court in California. Continue reading
Mar 07 Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the U.S. to manage relations with Trump By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV on Saturday named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States to manage one of the Holy See’s most important bilateral relationships at a crucial time. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 7:57 'This gives us our power back,' survivor of clergy sexual abuse says of scathing report By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig A new report says Catholic clergy in Rhode Island abused hundreds of children for decades as church leaders minimized the scandal. According to the report, more than 300 children were molested and assaulted by at least 75 different clergy members… Continue watching
Mar 04 Dozens of Catholic priests molested hundreds of Rhode Island victims over decades, multiyear investigation reveals By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more… Continue reading