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2026-06-07 09:40:06

Pope Leo draws over a million to Madrid

Over a million people lined Madrid's streets, waving flags and chanting, to see Pope Leo's procession to an open-air Mass. He urged respect for all humans and inclusivity, marking his first EU visit outside Italy. read more

2026-05-28 13:40:03

Pope Leo Rejects Just War Doctrine in New Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV disavows the Catholic Church's centuries-old "just war" theory, calling it outdated and often misused to justify conflict. His encyclical urges diplomacy over warfare, warns of AI risks, and apologizes for slavery's support, challenging global powers. read more

2026-05-23 10:40:08

Pope Leo Blasts Toxic Waste Profits in Italy

Pope Leo condemned "dizzying profits" behind Italy's toxic waste crisis during a visit to Acerra, urging rejection of polluting practices. He criticized impunity for illegal dumping linked to mafia groups, highlighting health tragedies in the "Land of Fires." read more

2026-05-10 15:20:06

Conservative pastor says Trump knows Bible better than pope

Conservative pastor Robert Jeffress claimed President Trump understands the Bible better than Pope Leo, citing Trump's stance on Iran. Jeffress called the Pope "sincerely wrong" amid tensions over nuclear threats and peace prayers. read more

2026-05-08 15:10:04

Trump Tells Rubio to Deliver False Nuclear Claims to Pope

Trump told Rubio to falsely claim Pope Leo XIV supports Iran having nukes, urging him to relay that Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon" and killed protesters. The Pope opposes nuclear weapons and seeks peace. read more

2026-05-08 11:10:03

Pope Leo Urges World Leaders to Reduce Hatred

Pope Leo, on his first anniversary, urged world leaders to reduce hatred and calm global tensions after meeting Marco Rubio at the Vatican. He criticized arms trade and war, asking prayers for governments to turn from violence amid strained U.S. relations. read more

2026-05-06 23:00:06

Pope Leo XIV surprises Lebanese priests with video call

Pope Leo XIV surprised 13 Lebanese priests via video call, delivering a message of peace amid tensions near Israel. He urged them to stay in their hometowns and prayed for peace, moving the holy men deeply. read more

2026-05-06 13:00:10

Pope Leo to Visit Canary Islands, Meet Migrants

Pope Leo will visit the Canary Islands in June to meet migrants amid perilous Atlantic crossings, drawing renewed Trump criticism. The trip includes Madrid, Montserrat, and Barcelona, marking his first EU nation visit outside Italy. read more

2026-05-06 10:50:05

Pope Leo Rejects Trumps Baseless Nuclear Claims

Pope Leo refuted Trump's baseless claim that he endangers Catholics by supporting Iran's nuclear program, reaffirming the Church's long-standing opposition to nuclear weapons ahead of a tense meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. read more

2026-05-06 10:20:06

Pope Leo marks first year challenging Trump and injustice

Pope Leo marks his first anniversary as an outspoken Catholic leader, challenging Trump on immigration and war. He intensified his global profile, criticized injustice in Africa, and plans visits to Lampedusa and Spain, becoming a vocal peace advocate. read more

2026-05-03 17:10:04

Rubio to Meet Pope Leo Amid US-Vatican Tensions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo in Italy amid Trump's criticisms of the pontiff. The visit aims to ease U.S.-Italy tensions following troop reductions in Germany and disputes over the Iran war. read more

2026-05-02 00:50:06

Pope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump

Pope Leo XIV appointed three bishops critical of Trump amid their feud. He condemned Trump’s Iran war threats and is unafraid of the administration. The new bishops oppose Trump’s immigration, DEI attacks, and January 6, escalating tensions. read more

2026-04-27 15:10:03

Pope Leo shifts Catholic priorities beyond sexual ethics

Pope Leo prioritized justice and equality over sexual ethics, calling them greater Church concerns. His remarks on same-sex marriage de-emphasize division, signaling a shift for 1.4 billion Catholics. This "Who am I to judge?" moment reorients Vatican priorities toward peace and social issues. read more

2026-04-21 23:40:11

Pope Rebukes US Use of Religion to Justify War

Pope Leo warns against using God's name to justify violent actions, implicitly criticizing U.S. officials invoking religion amid the Iran war. He asserts such rhetoric risks humanity's future and must not support "death-dealing choices." read more

2026-04-18 21:20:12

Pope Leo Shifts Focus from Trump Feud to Pastoral Role

Pope Leo downplayed a feud with Donald Trump, stating it is "not in my interest at all" to debate the president over Iran remarks. He emphasized his role as a spiritual leader during his African tour, despite Trump's social media criticisms. read more

2026-04-18 17:20:10

Pope Rejects Trump Debate, Focuses on Africa Peace Tour

Pope Leo XIV declines to debate President Trump about the Iran war during his Africa tour, stating it's "not in my interest." He emphasizes his preaching promotes universal peace, not targeted criticism, amid ongoing political commentary. read more

2026-04-16 12:50:05

Pope Condemns Tyrants Amid Feud With Trump

Pope Leo criticizes leaders spending billions on wars, denouncing those who use religion to justify conflict amid a feud with President Trump over the Iran war. He urges a decisive change in global priorities. read more

2026-04-14 15:40:45

Pope Warns of Tyranny Amid Trump Feud

Pope Leo warns democracies risk "majoritarian tyranny" without moral foundations, following Trump's verbal attacks. The pontiff, criticized for his stance on the Iran war, urges temperance in power and plans to continue his criticism. read more

2026-04-09 13:40:04

Pope Condemns Trumps Iran Threat as Unacceptable

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, strongly criticizes Trump's threats against Iran and his immigration policies. He welcomed a Middle East ceasefire while condemning the war's violence, marking a clear opposition to the administration's stance. read more

2026-04-07 20:30:47

Pope Condemns Trumps Iran Threat as Unacceptable

Pope Leo condemned Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization as "unacceptable," urging global citizens to pressure leaders for peace. He referenced Trump's social media post about Iran and called the conflict an unjust war. read more

2026-04-02 13:50:10

Pope Breaks Silence, Directly Challenges Trump on Iran

After 10 months of silence, Pope Leo has become a vocal critic of President Trump's escalating Iran war, directly urging peace. This marks a significant shift as he positions himself as a global counterweight to U.S. foreign policy. read more

2026-03-31 20:40:05

Pope Urges Trump to Find Iran War Off-Ramp

Pope Leo urges President Trump to find an "off-ramp" to end the Iran war, lamenting the high death toll. The rare direct appeal comes as the regional conflict expands, killing thousands and disrupting global stability. read more

2026-03-29 10:40:06

Pope Condemns War-Making Leaders in Blunt Palm Sunday Homily

Pope Leo condemned leaders who start wars, stating God rejects their "bloody-handed" prayers. His forceful Palm Sunday message, amid the Iran conflict, emphasized Jesus as the peaceful King who cannot justify warfare. read more

2026-03-23 13:50:10

Pope Demands Ban on Aerial Bombings Amid Iran War

Pope Leo condemns aerial bombardments as indiscriminate and calls for their ban amid the ongoing Iran war. He labels the conflict a scandal and has repeatedly urged a ceasefire, marking his latest strong anti-war statement. read more

2026-03-18 13:00:15

Pope Declares Universal Healthcare a Moral Imperative

Pope Leo declares universal healthcare a "moral imperative," urging accessible coverage for all. The first U.S. pontiff also recently critiqued Christian leaders who start wars, a veiled message amid ongoing conflict. read more