Nation Oct 25 New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement By John Hanna, Associated Press
Health Oct 13 Vatican says the pope has lung cancer and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press
Arts Oct 05 Watch 8:45 'American Pope' traces Leo's journey from Chicago to the Vatican Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. But the path that brought him there stretched from Chicago’s South Side to decades of missionary work in Peru and ultimately to the highest ranks of… By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
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. 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
Apr 15 Watch 8:36 Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Solveig Rennan 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… Continue watching
Apr 15 Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump's criticism continues By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 4:59 Trump clashes with Pope Leo, who vows to continue speaking out against war By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes 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… Continue watching
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