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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.

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.

War is reducing international law to 'ashes,' Pope Leo laments in Ash Wednesday liturgy

By Associated Press

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.”…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bishop Ronald Hicks named new archbishop of New York

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses as it navigates relations with the Trump administration…

Pope criticizes overcrowding in prisons during special Mass for detainees, guards and families

By Nicole Winfield, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press

The Vatican said an estimated 6,000 people signed up to participate in the weekend pilgrimage, including representatives from big detention facilities in Italy and prison volunteers, wardens and prison chaplains from 90 countries.