World Mar 16 Pope Leo will accept Liberty Medal in remote broadcast from Rome, forgoing U.S. visit By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press
Nation Mar 13 Peter Thiel brings his lectures on the Antichrist to the Vatican's doorstep 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. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Mar 10 Pope accepts resignation of U.S. bishop charged with embezzlement and money laundering Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges during his arraignment in court in California. By Associated Press
World Mar 07 Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the U.S. to manage relations with Trump 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. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World Feb 18 War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy In his homily, Leo offered a meditation on sin and said the ashes that Christians receive bear the "weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war.”… By Associated Press
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
Jan 11 Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 infants in tradition marking end of the Christmas season By Associated Press In his first baptismal ceremony as pope, Leo celebrated the Lord’s gift of faith to the children, saying that it gives sense to the gift of life. Continue reading
Jan 09 Pope Leo planning visit to Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and Canary Islands By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Spain had long lobbied for Francis to visit. But over 12 years he always declined, preferring to travel to farther flung countries where Catholics were a minority. Continue reading
Jan 01 Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in war-torn countries and families suffering violence By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV noted that Jan. 1 marks the church’s World Day of Peace and used the occasion to issue a prayer. Continue reading
Dec 25 In his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV calls for 'justice, peace and stability' in war-torn areas By Silvia Stellacci, Colleen Barry, Associated Press Leo called for "justice, peace and stability" in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Israel and Syria, prayers for "the tormented people of Ukraine," and "peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism. Continue reading