2 h. ago A history of the pope’s overseas tours ahead of Leo’s visit to Lebanon

As Pope Leo prepares for his first foreign trip, a look at the history of papal visits

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3 h. ago How Pope Leo’s first overseas visit is a symbol of hope for war

Pope Leo XIV to embark on his first overseas trip to Lebanon and Turkey on Sunday

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7 d. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hint at major overseas tour as surprise letter emerges

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have alluded to an upcoming tour abroad to a Commonwealth country that holds a special place in their hearts, which draws huge similarities to a recent trip by a senior working royal

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1 week ago From Hollywood to holy water: Pope Leo invites stars to the Vatican

Observers say that welcoming of guests including Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci and Spike Lee is a move to raise pontiff’s profileA host of Hollywood celebrities will meet Pope Leo on Saturday, a gathering Vatican observers say is aimed at giving some star power to the pontiff, who is the first US pope in the history of the Catholic church.Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine and Adam Scott are among the actors who will join a special audience with Leo at his Apostolic Palace residence, along with the Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller and Gus Van Sant. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago Harry announces trip to Canada in clash with William’s Earthshot awards in Rio

The brothers have a long-reported rift and Harry’s trip was unveiled just as William began a major overseas tour to Brazil.

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4 w. ago Pope Leo reveals first foreign tour with visit to site of Beirut blast

Pope Leo XIV will pray at the site of the 2020 port blast in Beirut that killed over 200 people during his first foreign visit as pope

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last month Meghan Markle's fashion faux pas that shocked onlookers during her first overseas tour just months after marrying Prince Harry

As the Royal rookie touched down in the island of Tonga , south of Fiji , in October 2018, eagle-eyed onlookers couldn't help but notice that the new Duchess had made a startling fashion faux pas.

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