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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.

Pope Leo will accept Liberty Medal in remote broadcast from Rome, forgoing U.S. visit

By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia on the eve of July 4 in a remote broadcast from Rome but won’t travel to the U.S. during its 250th birthday celebrations this year.

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.

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.