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Pope Leo XIV to visit migrant hotspot of Lampedusa on 4 July

Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has continued to call for their humane treatment around the world, including decrying mass deportations in his home country, the United States.

30/06/2026

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Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit

Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned visit to Spain in June.

27/05/2026

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Pope Leo XIV warns of 'new forms of slavery' linked to AI

In his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," the pontiff warned against "a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance."

25/05/2026

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Pope and Anthropic co-founder to launch AI papal letter at Vatican

Pope Leo's first major document will confront the age of AI.

19/05/2026

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US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope

Rubio's visit comes after US President Trump accused the pope of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy" after he made critical comments about the Iran war.

07/05/2026

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Pope Leo XIV swears in 28 new Swiss Guards in Vatican ceremony

Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.

07/05/2026

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Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury in historic encounter

The papal audience at the Vatican comes in the 60th anniversary year of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.

27/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage

Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians.

12/04/2026

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Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions

France’s President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, marking their first official talks and signalling renewed dialogue between France and the Holy See at a time of rising global tensions.

10/04/2026

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Pentagon denies threatening Vatican over pope's remarks on Iran war

Pentagon and Vatican envoys have both denied reports that US officials gave the Holy See's ambassador to the US a "bitter lecture," demanding the Church align with the Trump administration over Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran war.

10/04/2026

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Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV: 'God does not hear the prayers of those who wage war'

The Pontiff celebrated Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's in the presence of tens of thousands of faithful. During the Angelus he returned to call for a stop to the war in the Middle East and addressed a thought to the migrants who died at sea off Crete

29/03/2026

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Fancy pizza with a view when visiting the Vatican?

The Vatican unveils plans to expand the visitor experience to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica.

17/02/2026

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Machado seeks pope's support for Venezuela's transition at Vatican

The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country.

12/01/2026

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Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year

Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace.

06/01/2026

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Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome welcome foreigners as 2025 draws to an end

The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

31/12/2025

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Pope Leo XIV revives tradition with multilingual Christmas message

Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message.

25/12/2025

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Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech

The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate.

25/12/2025

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International exhibition "100 presepi in Vaticano” showcases global nativity creations

The exhibition presents 132 nativity scenes from around the world, on view until 8 January 2026.

09/12/2025

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27-metre Norway spruce arrives at the Vatican for Christmas

A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican's St Peter's Square as the festive season begins.

27/11/2025

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Vatican investigates Swiss Guard after antisemitic incident claims

Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s oldest standing military corps and is charged with protecting the Pope.

10/11/2025

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Pope Leo XIV and Palestinian leader Abbas meet over Gaza situation

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.

06/11/2025

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King Charles and Queen Camilla join Pope in historic Vatican prayer

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Vatican on Thursday, joining Pope Leo XIV in prayer inside the Sistine Chapel in a landmark act of unity between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.

23/10/2025

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King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a historic visit

Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have prayed in public together in a historic moment, marking the first time in 500 years that leaders of both the Church of England and the Catholic Church have taken part in a joint service.

23/10/2025

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Schwarzenegger backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming

His Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative is one of the backers of the Vatican conference, which is being held at the Holy See’s newly inaugurated environmental educational centre.

01/10/2025

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Priests in Rome march to parliament in solidarity with Palestinians

A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament.

23/09/2025

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Could first millennial saint Carlo Acutis' PlayStation become a relic?

London-born Italian boy Carlo Acutis was a computer whiz with a talent for coding and a love of video games, according to his mother.

16/09/2025