World Apr 21 Pope Leo criticizes colonization of minerals, 'lust for power' in Equatorial Guinea By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Apr 18 Pope Leo arrives in Angola, the third stop on his visit to Africa Leo’s plane touched down at Luanda’s international airport after the flight from Yaounde, Cameroon, where he celebrated a morning Mass before an estimated 200,000 people. By Nicole Winfield, Gerald Imray, 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
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 28 Pope Leo XIV urges Monaco residents to use wealth for good, reject "idolatry of power and money" fueling wars By Paolo Santalucia, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV made a one-day trip to the glitzy Mediterranean enclave, becoming the first pope to visit since Pope Paul III came in 1538. 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
Jan 13 Machado meets with Pope Leo, seeks support for Venezuela's transition By Giada Zampano, Associated Press The pope called for Venezuela to remain independent following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. He expressed deep concern over the situation and urges the protection of human rights. Continue reading
Dec 02 Pope Leo sends message of support to southern Lebanon on final day of his foreign trip By Nicole Winfield, Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV has prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, urging justice for the 218 victims. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 7:51 News Wrap: Death toll rises from massive Hong Kong fire In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll climbs from a massive fire in Hong Kong, a 16-year-old American citizen was released from an Israeli prison after nine months in captivity, two Palestinian men were shot dead as they appeared… Continue watching