23 h. 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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23 h. ago Moment Pope Leo is hit on the head by object thrown from a worshipper before another man yanks his arm with the new pontiff left begging for calm at the Vatican

As the object knocks the pontiff's skullcap and forces him to rearrange it, a huge swell from the crowd breaks the railings and they suddenly surge forward, trying to grab at Pope Leo's arms.

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27 h. ago AD FEATURE: The National Trust sites to visit in Wrexham during the National Eisteddfod this summer

Chirk Castle and Erddig both have an exciting summer programme of events planned for visitors coming to Wrexham for the Eisteddfod

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2 d. ago Pope Leo issues orders insisting that priests must be celibate

Leo also said there must be ‘firm and decisive’ action on addressing church sexual abuse

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3 d. ago Manchester United forced to wait for welcome transfer windfall after first bid rejected

The latest Man Utd transfer news amid speculation around Anthony Elanga's future at Nottingham Forest.

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4 d. 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

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Coronation Street icon addresses speculation she'll play the Doctor in Doctor Who spin

The Whoniverse is set to expand with an animated Doctor Who series on CBeebies in the future and Loose Women's Denise Welch has addressed speculation that she could be involved

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Pope commits to weeding out church sexual abuse, praises role of press in democracy

In first public comments on topic, Leo XIV has now signaled zero tolerance for sexual abuser priestsThe Roman Catholic church must “not tolerate any form of abuse”, sexual or otherwise, Pope Leo XIV has said in his first public remarks about the worldwide clerical molestation scandal that has long roiled the church.In a statement read on Friday at the performance of a play which dramatizes the work of a journalist who endured harassment while investigating abuse scandals within a powerful Catholic group, Leo maintained that it was necessary to inculcate “throughout the church a culture of prevention that does not tolerate any form of abuse: abuse of power or authority, of conscience or spirituality, of sexual abuse”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Luis Diaz shows true colours after Florian Wirtz to Liverpool transfer completed

Liverpool have confirmed the club record signing of Florian Wirtz, but he may not line up alongside Reds winger Luis Diaz next season amid transfer speculation surrounding his future

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7 d. ago Pope goes to war with psycho AI chatbots as they threaten youngsters and 'humanity'

Pope Leo warned that artificial intelligence could harm the development of young people. The Pontiff, the first American to hold the position, has identified AI as one of the most dangerous threats facing humanity

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7 d. ago Best outdoor swimming pools and lidos in the UK to visit this summer

From seaside splashing, rural lake dips to city cool-downs, the UK has plenty of options for outdoor swimming this summer

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7 d. ago Pope Leo issues stark warning about AI’s effects on children

New generations face the biggest risk from technological advances, says the pontiff

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7 d. ago 'Dreamiest' Scottish cafe that has quirky terrace and amazing cakes and coffee

A picturesque cafe in Perthshire has been called Scotland’s ‘most dreamiest’ and it’s an ideal place to visit this summer.

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7 d. ago Pope Leo XIV flags AI impact on kids' intellectual and spiritual development

Pope Leo XIV is warning that artificial intelligence could negatively impact the intellectual, neurological and spiritual development of young people

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8 d. ago Wishaw pupils' trip to Rome coincides with beginning of Pope Leo's tenure

The 20-strong group from St Aidan's took in the tourist sights

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9 d. ago Beat the heat: The ‘coolest’ European destinations to visit in summer 2025

Here are the temperate alternatives to European hotspots that keep it cool – even in peak season

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9 d. ago Watch: Vatican releases Pope Leo fundraising video amid financial crisis

The slick one-minute video urges the faithful to support the newly elected pope’s mission

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9 d. ago The Scottish island that was crowned 'prettiest' you need to visit this summer

The island has been praised for its beaches and food scene.

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