http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:30:18 +0200 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:30:18 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-lands-in-angola-as-he-is-expected-to-address-corruption-and-poverty http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-lands-in-angola-as-he-is-expected-to-address-corruption-and-poverty Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:14:45 +0200 After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/in-annaba-pope-leo-xiv-hails-algerias-small-catholic-flock-and-saint-augustine http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/15/in-annaba-pope-leo-xiv-hails-algerias-small-catholic-flock-and-saint-augustine Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:40:18 +0200 Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-immediate-ceasefire-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-rage http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/12/pope-leo-xiv-urges-immediate-ceasefire-as-israel-hezbollah-clashes-rage Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:12:06 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/frances-macron-and-pope-leo-xiv-hold-first-meeting-at-the-vatican http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/10/frances-macron-and-pope-leo-xiv-hold-first-meeting-at-the-vatican Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:54:08 +0200 Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the Italian government planned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/10/pentagon-denies-threatening-vatican-over-popes-remarks-on-us-intervention-in-iran http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/10/pentagon-denies-threatening-vatican-over-popes-remarks-on-us-intervention-in-iran Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:28:47 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/02/from-the-chrism-mass-to-the-washing-of-the-feet-pope-leos-first-easter-season-begins http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/02/from-the-chrism-mass-to-the-washing-of-the-feet-pope-leos-first-easter-season-begins Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:07:21 +0200 Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/europe-today-iran-vows-to-set-us-troops-on-fire-as-war-enters-fifth-week http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/europe-today-iran-vows-to-set-us-troops-on-fire-as-war-enters-fifth-week Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:53:52 +0200 Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/29/palm-sunday-pope-leo-xiv-god-does-not-hear-the-prayers-of-those-who-wage-war http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/29/palm-sunday-pope-leo-xiv-god-does-not-hear-the-prayers-of-those-who-wage-war Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:10:23 +0200 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 http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/vatican-says-catholics-may-receive-animal-organ-transplants-in-new-guidelines http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/03/25/vatican-says-catholics-may-receive-animal-organ-transplants-in-new-guidelines Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0100 New guidelines from the Catholic Church outline medical and ethical considerations for animal organ transplants into humans. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/22/pope-leo-xiv-no-change-in-church-doctrine-on-gays-and-trans-people http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/22/pope-leo-xiv-no-change-in-church-doctrine-on-gays-and-trans-people Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:56:48 +0100 The Pontiff has dismissed any immediate prospect of change in the Vatican's stance on LGBT+ rights. It's one of many views he's discussed openly with Vaticanist Elise Ann Allen that are contained in a new book "Pope Leo XIV - The Biography." http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/17/fancy-pizza-with-a-view-when-visiting-the-vatican http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/17/fancy-pizza-with-a-view-when-visiting-the-vatican Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:08:48 +0100 The Vatican unveils plans to expand the visitor experience to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/17/vatican-will-use-ai-to-translate-mass-in-60-languages-at-st-peters-basilica http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/17/vatican-will-use-ai-to-translate-mass-in-60-languages-at-st-peters-basilica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:41:21 +0100 "We wish to serve the mission that defines the centre of the Catholic Church, universal by its very vocation," said Cardinal Mauro Gambetti. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/vatican-bank-launches-catholic-based-stock-indices http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/10/vatican-bank-launches-catholic-based-stock-indices Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:37:59 +0100 The Vatican Bank has officially launched two equity indices, one in the US and another in the eurozone, which are comprised of stocks that reputedly abide by Catholic principles. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/did-the-pope-really-snub-emmanuel-macron-over-notre-dames-windows http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/did-the-pope-really-snub-emmanuel-macron-over-notre-dames-windows Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:41:00 +0100 A clash over Notre Dame's windows and a proposed assisted-dying law are among the alleged reasons Pope Leo XIV did not want to see the French president. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/machado-seeks-pope-leo-xivs-support-for-venezuelas-transition-at-vatican-meeting http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/machado-seeks-pope-leo-xivs-support-for-venezuelas-transition-at-vatican-meeting Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:11:31 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/06/pope-leo-xiv-closes-the-holy-door-at-st-peters-to-end-jubilee-year http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/06/pope-leo-xiv-closes-the-holy-door-at-st-peters-to-end-jubilee-year Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:07:52 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/pope-leo-xiv-asks-that-rome-be-welcoming-to-foreigners-as-2025-draws-to-an-close http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/pope-leo-xiv-asks-that-rome-be-welcoming-to-foreigners-as-2025-draws-to-an-close Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:40:22 +0100 The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/25/pope-leo-xiv-revives-tradition-with-multilingual-christmas-message http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/25/pope-leo-xiv-revives-tradition-with-multilingual-christmas-message Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:35:35 +0100 Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/pope-leo-xiv-urges-compassion-in-first-christmas-urbi-et-orbi-speech http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/25/pope-leo-xiv-urges-compassion-in-first-christmas-urbi-et-orbi-speech Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:18:50 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/27/vatican-welcomes-27-metre-norway-spruce-in-st-peters-square http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/27/vatican-welcomes-27-metre-norway-spruce-in-st-peters-square Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:23:48 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/25/the-vatican-praises-new-rosalia-album-lux-for-provocative-songs-about-faith-and-spirituali http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/25/the-vatican-praises-new-rosalia-album-lux-for-provocative-songs-about-faith-and-spirituali Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:45:21 +0100 The global Spanish pop star has blown fans and critics away with her radical shift in sound on 'LUX', released earlier this month. Now, the clergy are sharing how ecstatic they are about Rosalía's new album. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/16/inside-romes-private-colonna-palace-a-glimpse-into-italys-noble-heritage http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/16/inside-romes-private-colonna-palace-a-glimpse-into-italys-noble-heritage Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:49:43 +0100 Visitors are getting a rare glimpse inside Rome’s closely guarded Colonna Palace, a private home-museum long hidden from mass tourism. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/15/pope-leo-celebrates-cinema-in-meeting-with-hollywood-stars-urging-inclusion-of-marginal-vo http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/15/pope-leo-celebrates-cinema-in-meeting-with-hollywood-stars-urging-inclusion-of-marginal-vo Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:52:42 +0100 The 70-year-old, Chicago-born Leo met with representatives of the film world at the Vatican on Saturday, with the Pontiff recalling the fundamental role of cinema and theatres for marginalised voices and communities. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/14/take-a-look-inside-the-mona-lisa-bible-as-it-goes-on-display-in-rome http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/14/take-a-look-inside-the-mona-lisa-bible-as-it-goes-on-display-in-rome Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:47 +0100 Rarely seen in public, the two-volume manuscript is now on display in Rome – as part of the Vatican’s Holy Year celebrations, a tradition held every quarter century and which draws tens of millions of pilgrims to Rome. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/10/vatican-investigates-swiss-guard-after-claims-of-antisemitism-in-st-peters-square http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/10/vatican-investigates-swiss-guard-after-claims-of-antisemitism-in-st-peters-square Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:33:46 +0100 Founded in 1506, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is the world’s oldest standing military corps and is charged with protecting the Pope. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/pope-leo-xiv-and-palestinian-leader-abbas-meet-to-address-gaza-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/pope-leo-xiv-and-palestinian-leader-abbas-meet-to-address-gaza-crisis Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:51:51 +0100 The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/04/pope-leo-xiv-prays-at-pope-franciss-tomb-in-rome http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/04/pope-leo-xiv-prays-at-pope-franciss-tomb-in-rome Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:12:29 +0100 Pope Leo XIV visited the tomb of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, laying flowers and offering prayers a day after the commemoration of the dead. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/23/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-join-pope-in-historic-vatican-prayer http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/23/king-charles-and-queen-camilla-join-pope-in-historic-vatican-prayer Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:24:21 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/23/pray-together-to-stay-together-king-charles-meets-pope-leo-xiv-in-historic-public-show-of- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/23/pray-together-to-stay-together-king-charles-meets-pope-leo-xiv-in-historic-public-show-of- Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:22:03 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/18/azerbaijan-strengthens-ties-with-vatican-with-restorations-in-holy-see http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/18/azerbaijan-strengthens-ties-with-vatican-with-restorations-in-holy-see Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:07:15 +0200 Azerbaijan is strengthening its relations with the Vatican and the Catholic world, supporting the restoration of historic catacombs in the Holy See and in parallel by building a new Catholic church in Azerbaijan. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/14/pope-urges-italy-to-remain-open-to-migrants-during-first-visit-to-romes-presidential-palac http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/14/pope-urges-italy-to-remain-open-to-migrants-during-first-visit-to-romes-presidential-palac Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:17:44 +0200 Pope Leo XIV completed the rite of passage for every new pope by travelling across Rome to the Qurinale Palace for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/01/arnold-schwarzenegger-downplays-trump-and-backs-vatican-initiative-to-terminate-global-war http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/01/arnold-schwarzenegger-downplays-trump-and-backs-vatican-initiative-to-terminate-global-war Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:46:04 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/23/priests-in-rome-march-to-parliament-in-solidarity-with-palestinians http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/23/priests-in-rome-march-to-parliament-in-solidarity-with-palestinians Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:07:40 +0200 A small group of priests in Rome gathered on Monday to pray for Palestinians before marching to the Italian parliament. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/14/pope-leo-xiv-marvels-at-huge-learning-curve-as-he-celebrates-70th-birthday http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/14/pope-leo-xiv-marvels-at-huge-learning-curve-as-he-celebrates-70th-birthday Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:09:20 +0200 Hundreds gathered with banners wishing a happy 70th birthday to Pope Leo XIV, who blessed the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/14/thousands-attend-vatican-concert-with-bocelli-and-pharrell-williams-followed-by-surprise-d http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/09/14/thousands-attend-vatican-concert-with-bocelli-and-pharrell-williams-followed-by-surprise-d Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:02:29 +0200 Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square Saturday night for the Grace for the World concert, co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams. The show was followed by a spectacular drone show. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/07/pope-leo-xiv-declares-first-two-saints-of-his-pontificate http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/07/pope-leo-xiv-declares-first-two-saints-of-his-pontificate Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:57:34 +0200 The canonisation of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, and the son of the founder of the newspaper La Stampa, Pier Giorgio Frassati, was celebrated on Sunday morning. 'Today is a beautiful feast day,' said the pontiff. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/06/estonia-celebrates-its-first-beatification-ceremony-in-historic-moment-for-catholic-commun http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/06/estonia-celebrates-its-first-beatification-ceremony-in-historic-moment-for-catholic-commun Sat, 06 Sep 2025 18:40:05 +0200 "This day is a great gift not only to the Catholic Church in Estonia, but to the whole Catholic Church and Estonian society," - wrote Bishop Philippe Jourdan of Tallinn on the occasion of the first beatification in the history of the Estonian Church. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/03/pope-leo-xiv-urges-over-one-million-catholic-young-people-to-spread-faith-and-enthusiasm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/03/pope-leo-xiv-urges-over-one-million-catholic-young-people-to-spread-faith-and-enthusiasm Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:29:36 +0200 The pontiff celebrated the concluding mass of one of the most important events of the Holy Year as 1 million faithful filled the Tor Vergata esplanade in Rome on Sunday. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/vatican-strikes-solar-farm-deal-to-become-the-worlds-first-carbon-neutral-state http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/01/vatican-strikes-solar-farm-deal-to-become-the-worlds-first-carbon-neutral-state Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:35:54 +0200 A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/30/around-500000-young-pilgrims-expected-to-flock-to-rome-and-vatican-city-for-youth-jubilee http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/30/around-500000-young-pilgrims-expected-to-flock-to-rome-and-vatican-city-for-youth-jubilee Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:09:58 +0200 More than half a million young Catholics are expected to attend the Youth Jubilee, which kicked off on Tuesday evening with a mass by the Pope in St Peter's Square. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/09/zelenkskyy-and-pope-leo-xiv-suggest-vatican-as-venue-for-ukraine-peace-talks http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/09/zelenkskyy-and-pope-leo-xiv-suggest-vatican-as-venue-for-ukraine-peace-talks Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:35:55 +0200 The Ukrainian president held talks with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, ahead of the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference which is taking place this week in Rome. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/09/pope-leo-celebrates-first-green-mass-after-calling-out-greed-that-fuels-climate-injustice http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/09/pope-leo-celebrates-first-green-mass-after-calling-out-greed-that-fuels-climate-injustice Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:03:21 +0200 Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/09/goma-reburial-held-for-beatified-officer-murdered-for-refusing-bribe http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/07/09/goma-reburial-held-for-beatified-officer-murdered-for-refusing-bribe Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:21:20 +0200 The remains of a Congolese customs officer beatified by the Vatican for refusing a bribe were reburied on Tuesday in a cathedral in eastern Congo’s Goma. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/07/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-argentine-president-javier-milei-at-vatican http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/07/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-argentine-president-javier-milei-at-vatican Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:31:57 +0200 Milei's visit to the Vatican comes as part of his 10-day European tour, including visits to Spain and France, and Israel. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/27/why-russia-is-unlikely-to-let-the-vatican-mediate-peace-talks-with-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/27/why-russia-is-unlikely-to-let-the-vatican-mediate-peace-talks-with-ukraine Tue, 27 May 2025 17:35:49 +0200 Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/25/pope-prays-for-chinese-catholics-to-be-in-communion-with-rome-in-first-comments-following- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/25/pope-prays-for-chinese-catholics-to-be-in-communion-with-rome-in-first-comments-following- Sun, 25 May 2025 20:31:36 +0200 Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also prayed for Chinese Catholics, emphasising unity with the Holy See. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/21/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-aid-to-reach-people-in-gaza-in-first-general-audience-at-vatican http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/21/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-aid-to-reach-people-in-gaza-in-first-general-audience-at-vatican Wed, 21 May 2025 20:18:31 +0200 International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a widened offensive it has launched in the Strip. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/21/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-humanitarian-action-in-gaza-in-first-audience http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/21/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-humanitarian-action-in-gaza-in-first-audience Wed, 21 May 2025 17:30:40 +0200 The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s "heartbreaking" suffering during his first general audience in St Peter’s Square. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/18/how-the-pontificate-of-leo-xiv-could-influence-the-world-economy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/18/how-the-pontificate-of-leo-xiv-could-influence-the-world-economy Sun, 18 May 2025 12:33:33 +0200 The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/16/greek-catholic-church-leader-invites-pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/16/greek-catholic-church-leader-invites-pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-ukraine Fri, 16 May 2025 16:14:24 +0200 The Vatican did not release a statement after the meeting, but Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, calling for “just and lasting peace”.