World Jul 02 Vatican excommunicates schismatic bishops and priests, and warns their followers By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
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. By Jamey Keaten, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Nation May 01 Pope Leo names priest who criticized Trump's immigration crackdown as West Virginia bishop The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown policies. By John Raby, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press
World Apr 25 Analysis: 'Just war' has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries – including criticism of Iran war A growing choir of Catholic voices has criticized the Iran conflict by invoking the concept of “just war” – an evolving tradition that has guided Christian thinking about war and peace for 1,500 years. By Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation
Politics Apr 13 WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus… By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Apr 13 Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump By Nicole Winfield, Aomar Ouali, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies” in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President Donald Trump over his criticism of the U.S.-Israeli… Continue reading
Mar 13 Peter Thiel brings his lectures on the Antichrist to the Vatican's doorstep By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The invitation-only conference in Rome, from Sunday to Wednesday, has proven so controversial that the Catholic universities initially associated with it have all denied official involvement. Continue reading
Jan 19 Top U.S. Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to use moral compass in foreign policy By Nicole Winfield, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press In a joint statement, Cardinals Blase Cupich of Chicago, Robert McElroy of Washington and Joseph Tobin of Newark, N.J., warned that without a moral vision, the current debate over Washington's foreign policy was mired in “polarization, partisanship, and narrow economic and social interests.”… Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: White House asked about Pope Leo XIV's past criticism of Trump administration By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said having an American pope is “a great thing for the United States of America and the world, and we are praying for him.”… Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Pope Leo XIV addresses St. Peter's Square for the first time By Associated Press “Peace be with you.”… Continue reading