10 h. ago Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 85 reported killed while waiting for food

Pontiff also speaks of anguish over Israeli strike on territory’s only Catholic church, which killed three people Pope Leo XIV has condemned the “barbarity” of the war in Gaza and the “indiscriminate use of force” as Gaza’s civil defence agency said at least 85 Palestinians had been killed queueing for food.The ministry said on Sunday that the victims had been killed in different locations, mostly in northern Gaza. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin

Pope Leo XIV has marked the 56th anniversary of man’s arrival on the moon Sunday with a visit to the Vatican astronomical observatory in Castel Gandolfo and a call to astronaut Buzz Aldrin

Politics

16 h. ago Pope Leo XIV condemns ‘barbarity’ of Gaza war as dozens reported killed queuing for aid

At least 73 Palestinians were killed queuing for aid on Sunday, according to hospitals and witnesses

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20 h. ago Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

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50 h. ago Pope Leo declares his first miracle after divine intervention in Rhode Island

Pope Leo XIV has declared his first official miracle, crediting a divine intervention that happened on American soil.

Politics

7 d. ago Pope celebrates Mass in parish church with special ties to his Augustinian order

Pope Leo XIV has called for compassion for the poor, victims of tyranny, and those affected by wars

Culture

8 d. ago From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV

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1 week ago Pope celebrates first 'green Mass' using new rite in sign of strong ecological focus

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated what has been dubbed the first “green” papal Mass

Culture

2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV's touching message to families of Texas flood victims as death toll rises to 79

Search teams are using helicopters, boats and drones to look for victims in flash floods that have torn across central Texas since the at the start of the July Fourth weekend

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2 w. ago Pope aims to restore 'body and spirit' during vacation that brings a pontiff back to Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV is heading to the papal summer residence for a six-week vacation

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

Pope Leo XIV is signalling his commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV resumes the tradition of taking a summer vacation. But he's got plenty of homework

Pope Leo XIV is starting a six-week vacation this weekend at the papal summer retreat south of Rome

Politics

2 w. ago Pope speaks about childhood and early mornings as an altar boy in unscripted visit with campers

Pope Leo XIV has spoken publicly about his childhood in Chicago for the first time as pontiff

Politics

2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV's hometown approves the purchase of his childhood home in hopes of reviving the village

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown is poised to acquire his childhood home

Society

2 w. ago Debate over Latin Mass heats up after apparent leak of Vatican documents that undermine Pope Francis

The debate in the Catholic Church over the celebration of the old Latin Mass is heating up just as Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate is getting under way

Society

3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57

Pope Leo XIV is marking a feast day as the Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful

Economics

3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV appeals for unity within the Catholic Church in Holy Year messages to priests

Pope Leo XIV has renewed his call for unity within the Catholic Church

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV offers an uplifting message urging seminarians to be joyful and honest

Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a weeklong celebration of Catholic clergy for the Holy Year

Politics

4 w. ago Pope Leo condemns Trump's bombing in Iran, warns of 'irreparable abyss'

Pope Leo XIV warned of an "irreparable abyss" as US forces continue to bomb Iran after President Donald Trump made the decision to attack the Middle Eastern nation's key nuclear sites

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4 w. ago Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse

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