No Comment Shrine of Fatima packed for first pilgrimage after Pope Francis' death Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major celebration since Pope Leo XIV’s election. 13 May 2025
Europe News Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican As he addressed journalists and media workers days after he was elected, he renewed calls for peace, reminding the press to focus on reporting the truth and urged the release of imprisoned journalists 12 May 2025
No Comment Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of imprisoned journalists Pope Leo XIV has made a powerful appeal on Monday for the release of imprisoned journalists, highlighting the 'precious gift of free speech and the press.' 12 May 2025
No Comment Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment Pope Leo XIV has reopened the papal apartment, sealed since Pope Francis' death, raising questions about his approach to tradition. 12 May 2025
Europe News 'Never give in to mediocrity,' Pope Leo XIV tells the press Pope Leo XIV's first address to the press at the Holy See emphasised dignity, justice and free speech, urging journalists to reject mediocrity and partisan divisions. Euronews brings you a first-hand account of the experience. 12 May 2025
Earth News Catholics in the Amazon hope Pope Leo will protect the rainforest Amazon Catholics say the new pope is needed at COP30 in Brazil later this year. 12 May 2025
Vatican Pope Leo XIV calls for world peace in first blessing as pontiff Pope Leo XIV gave his first blessing as pontiff this Sunday. In his speech, he called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. 11 May 2025