4 h. ago Takeaways from AP report on abuse case handled by Pope Leo. Victims say he helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV’s record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

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4 h. ago 'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV's record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

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18 h. ago Cat expert says there's sweet reason they lick you and it's not because you're dirty

If your cat licks you, it's not because you're dirty, a feline expert has explained. In fact, there's actually quite a sweet reason your feline friend will do this

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20 h. ago Expert explains simple used car hack to 'keep vehicles alive' and 'save money'

Former F1 mechanic turned TV motoring host Marc Priestley has shared a simple hack that can extend the life of your petrol or diesel car and save drivers money in a few years

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46 h. ago Pope Leo XIV makes first U.S. bishop appointment, fills San Diego vacancy

Pope Leo XIV has made his first American bishop appointment

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3 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Pope opens Vatican door to peace talks, says Meloni

Zelenskyy says Putin ‘trying to buy time’ after phone call with Trump; EU lays on further sanctions and more coming up. What we know on day 1,183Pope Leo confirmed to Giorgia Meloni his willingness to host in the Vatican the next round of negotiations to try to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Italian prime minister said on Tuesday. “Finding in the Holy Father confirmation of the readiness to host the next talks between the parties in the Vatican, the prime minister expressed deep gratitude to Pope Leo XIV for his unceasing commitment to peace,” said a statement from Meloni. Leo, elected two weeks ago, said on 14 May that the Vatican could act as a mediator in global conflicts, without specifically mentioning Russia’s war against Ukraine.Separately the Italian prime minister said she had talks with other European leaders and the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, over next steps. “It was agreed to maintain close coordination between the partners with a view to a ne...

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3 d. ago Animal expert explains every type of dog bark and what to do about each

Get a better understanding of what's going on inside your dog's mind - and bark - with this guide

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4 d. ago JD Vance invites Pope Leo to the White House on behalf of Trump during first meeting

Vice president’s closed-door meeting with U.S.-born pontiff comes almost a month after he met with the late Pope Francis

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4 d. ago Should you ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies? An expert explains

Whether you accept or reject them - each choice comes with implications for your online privacy

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4 d. ago JD Vance brushes off new Pope 'snub' by giving him very unusual gift in closed

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday during an official papal audience with the American delegation that traveled to the Vatican for the pope's inaugural mass.

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5 d. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco, Spain's Queen Letizia and Belgium's Queen Mathilde meet Pope Leo XIV after inauguration Mass in all

Europe's Royal Families travelled to St Peter's Square in Vatican City to attend Pope Leo XIV's historic inauguration mass on Sunday.

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5 d. ago Mass diplomacy! Pope Leo XIV meets with Zelensky and his wife for private meeting

The Ukrainian President and his wife Olena Zelenska met with Leo, 69, after the Vatican granted him an audience following the Pope's inaugural mass at St Peter's Square.

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5 d. ago Watch in full: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural mass in the Vatican’s St. Peter's Square on Sunday, 18 May, in front of world leaders and thousands of well-wishers.

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5 d. ago How Usha Vance showed respect for Pope Leo XIV in profound ways at Vatican mass

The second lady stood dotingly by her Catholic convert husband, Vice President JD Vance, as they returned to the Vatican on Sunday.

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5 d. ago Pope Leo takes aim at ‘autocrats’ during inaugural mass in front of tens of thousands of well

Pope Leo XIV spoke of unity and communion as the pillars of the Catholic Church during his first homily

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6 d. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco, Spain's Queen Letizia and Belgium's Queen Mathilde step out for Pope Leo XIV's inauguration Mass in all

Europe's Royal Families arrived in St Peter's Square in the Vatican City to attend Pope Leo XIV's historic inauguration mass on Sunday.

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6 d. ago New Pope Leo XIV shares bombshell statement on what he believes marriage is

Pope Leo XIV addressed the Vatican diplomatic corps ahead of his official installation Mass this Sunday, sharing key points on the Catholic Church's stance on marriage, abortion and euthanasia

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6 d. ago Pope Leo holding inaugural mass at the Vatican in front of thousands as crowds chant ‘Viva il Papa’

Pope Leo XIV took his first ride in the popemobile on his way to Sunday’s inauguration ceremony

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV greets tens of thousands from popemobile ahead of historic Vatican inauguration

The popemobile procession — now a hallmark of modern papacies — made its way up and down Via della Conciliazione before Pope Leo entered St Peter’s Basilica to begin the solemn rite

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6 d. ago Watch live: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV delivers his inaugural mass in the Vatican’s St. Peter's Square on Sunday, 18 May, in front of world leaders and thousands of well-wishers.

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