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Herzog meets with JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV at inauguration in Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass was on Sunday. Ahead of it, Herzog highlighted his family's ties to diplomatic relations with the Holy See.

Voices from the Arab press: Historic election opens new page in the Vatican

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world/

By THE MEDIA LINE
18/05/2025
 A woman holds a picture of Pope Francis inside Buenos Aires' Metropolitan Cathedral, after the deat

British scientists find treatment for disease that contributed to Pope Francis’s death

The drug is manufactured by the US firm Insmed and made possible after 15 years of research by scientists from the University of Dundee.

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue

More than a dozen other Jewish leaders from around the world are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass on Sunday.

By REUTERS
13/05/2025

Pope Leo XIV appeals to world powers for 'no more war' in first Sunday appearance

Leo said today's world was living through "the dramatic scenario of a Third World War being fought piecemeal," again repeating a phrase coined by Francis.

By REUTERS
11/05/2025

Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations

Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was just elected as Pope Leo XIV, studied under a pioneer in Jewish-Catholic relations when he attended seminary in Chicago. 

By BEN SALES/JTA
09/05/2025
 Merchandise featuring images of Pope Leo XIV is displayed at a shop in Rome, Italy, May 13, 2025.

Lions of the Church: The most fascinating popes named Leo

From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.

New pope Leo XIV faces scrutiny over past handling of clergy‑abuse cases

Resurfaced allegations state that the new pope failed to act against accused priests in Illinois and Peru, raising questions about how he will address clergy sexual abuse.

Vatican elects Robert Prevost as pope, becomes first American in role

The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls on Wednesday afternoon.

By REUTERS
08/05/2025

Before his death, Pope Francis gave Popemobile to Gaza children for medical use

Ahead of his death in April, Pope Francis directed the Catholic relief organization Caritas to turn the vehicle into a medical clinic used to treat Palestinian children.

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