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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.

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

Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican's number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.

By REUTERS
08/05/2025

Trump calls AI pope image a joke, but experts say it’s no laughing matter

Trump told reporters on Monday that the pope image was posted as a joke on his Truth Social account, which was then reposted by the White House across social media.

By REUTERS
06/05/2025

The best movies on Vatican, the Pope to watch alongside next week's conclave

Lev Cinemas is bringing back the movie Conclave just in time for next week's religious ritual.

Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'

"We believe it should be the central issue in the conclave," Peter Isely, one of the founders of the abuse survivors' group SNAP.

By REUTERS
30/04/2025

Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?

There is internal division within the Catholic church on who will lead the Vatican.

By REUTERS
29/04/2025
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