Apr 16 Pope Leo promotes peace, condemns 'tyrants' ravaging the world during Cameroon visit By Nicole Winfield, Nalova Akua, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 8:36 Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant, Solveig Rennan 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… Continue watching
Apr 13 Watch 4:59 Trump clashes with Pope Leo, who vows to continue speaking out against war By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes 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… Continue watching
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
Oct 23 King Charles prays with Pope Leo in historic visit to the Vatican By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press King Charles III and Queen Camilla have visited the Vatican to pray with Pope Leo XIV. This historic meeting aims to strengthen ties between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. Continue reading
Oct 01 Someone against abortion but in favor of death penalty 'is not really pro-life,' Pope Leo says By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church by raising the seeming contradiction over what it really means to be “pro-life.”… Continue reading