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pbs.orgpolitics3 hrs ago
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes U.S. Strikes on Iran That Began in Late February
Pope Leo XIV said the strikes posed a threat to all Iranians. U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch and Vatican official Andrea Tornielli offered differing views on whether the comments were political or spiritual.
abcnews.go.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Bears quarterback sends autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent an autographed jersey to Pope Leo XIV through his foundation. The gift was presented on July 4 by U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Pope Leo XIV excommunicates Society of St. Pius X over schism
Pope Leo XIV has excommunicated the Society of St. Pius X for initiating a schism. The group has issued a response to the action.
radio.foxnews.comworld8 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins July Vacation at Castel Gandolfo Papal Estate
Pope Leo XIV began a summer break on July 5 at the papal estate south of Rome. He will remain there until July 27 with all audiences suspended and will stay in the Apostolic Palace. The vacation follows recent decisions on artificial intelligence, slavery, and church discipline.
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vox.comsports8 days ago
Caleb Williams Foundation Delivers Signed Jersey to Pope Leo XIV
The Caleb Cares Foundation arranged delivery of a signed No. 18 jersey to Pope Leo XIV on July 4, 2026. The white jersey does not match current Chicago Bears uniforms. Yardbarker.com reported the event coordinated through U.S. diplomatic channels.
abcnews.go.comai8 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins Summer Break After Six Months of Global Diplomacy
Pope Leo XIV started a summer vacation on Sunday after a period of international travel and policy statements. The pontiff addressed migration, artificial intelligence, and internal church discipline during the first half of 2026.
focustaiwan.twworld8 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Praises Declaration of Independence in Liberty Medal Speech
Pope Leo XIV delivered a Liberty Medal acceptance speech and sent a letter to Americans. He praised the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and urged commitment to welcoming immigrants.
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focustaiwan.twworld8 days agoUpdated
Vatican Declares SSPX in Schism; Pope Leo XIV Begins Vacation at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV arrived Sunday at the papal retreat south of Rome and will remain until July 27 with audiences suspended. He moved into the Apostolic Palace overlooking Lake Alban.
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swissinfo.chworld9 days ago
Catholic Society Consecrates Four Bishops Outside Official Church Authority
A Swiss Catholic group held a five-hour ceremony consecrating four new bishops. The event occurred despite objections from Pope Leo XIV and contrary to the church’s internal rules.
politics9 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Visits Lampedusa on July 4, Marking U.S. Independence Day
Pope Leo XIV traveled to the Italian island on the U.S. holiday to pray at a migrant cemetery and celebrate Mass. He laid a wreath on graves and blessed a dock plaque dedicated to Pope Francis.
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France 24world8 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Visits Lampedusa for Pastoral Stop on Migration Route
The first US pope began a half-day visit to the Italian island on July 4, 2026, where he is scheduled to visit a migrant cemetery and bless a plaque for his predecessor. The trip coincides with the 250th anniversary of US independence.
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radio.foxnews.comworld8 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Accepts Liberty Medal via Video from Rome
Pope Leo XIV received the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on July 3, 2026, during a virtual appearance from Rome. The award recognized his work on religious liberty ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
swissinfo.chworld10 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Consecrates Four Bishops in Switzerland
The group held a five-hour ceremony in Ecône on Wednesday attended by around 15,000 people. The Vatican excommunicated its six bishops the next day after Pope Leo XIV asked for a postponement.
abcnews.go.compolitics10 days ago
Pope Leo and New York City mayor deliver pro-immigrant speeches ahead of U.S. 250th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani each issued statements on July 3, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Both speakers highlighted immigration and founding principles without naming President Trump.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
Cardinal Says Pope Leo XIV Interested in Korean Peninsula Peace
Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik stated on July 3 that Pope Leo XIV is very interested in peace on the Korean Peninsula. The comments followed a June 15 meeting between the pope and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung that discussed a possible visit to North Korea.
abcnews.go.comworld11 days ago
Pope excommunicates at least 750 priests from one group
Pope Leo XIV removed at least 750 priests from the Society of St. Pius X on Thursday. The action follows the group's ordination of four bishops without Vatican approval.
whowhatwhy.orgworld11 days ago
Vatican Excommunicates Four Bishops After Unauthorized Consecrations in Switzerland
The Vatican imposed excommunication on four bishops of the Society of St. Pius X following an ordination conducted without papal approval. Pope Leo XIV had issued a letter days earlier on the gravity of dividing the Church.
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world12 days ago
Traditionalist group consecrates four bishops in Switzerland without papal approval
The Society of St. Pius X performed the consecrations on July 1 at its Econe seminary. Pope Leo XIV had warned the act would constitute a sin of extreme gravity.
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swissinfo.chworld9 days agoUpdated
SSPX Consecrates Four New Bishops; Vatican Excommunicates Six
The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in formal schism on Thursday after the group consecrated four new bishops without papal approval. Pope Leo XIV had urged the society to cancel the ceremony in a letter warning of grave consequences.
winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days agoUpdated
Breakaway Catholic Group Plans Unauthorized Bishop Consecrations
The Society of St. Pius X will consecrate four bishops without papal consent, triggering automatic excommunication. The move creates the first major test for Pope Leo XIV's unity efforts.
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The Independentworld13 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Names Nun to Head Vatican Development Office
Pope Leo XIV appointed Sister Alessandra Smerilli to lead the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He also named Cardinal Fabio Baggio as pro-prefect and urged the Society of St. Pius X to cancel planned bishop consecrations.
world13 days ago
Society of St. Pius X Plans to Consecrate Four Bishops on Wednesday
Pope Leo XIV urged the group to halt the consecrations without Vatican approval, warning of excommunication and loss of sacramental validity. The Society of St. Pius X said it would proceed at its Swiss seminary.
abcnews.go.comworld13 days ago
Pope Leo XIV urges traditionalist group to halt bishop consecrations
Pope Leo XIV wrote to the Society of St. Pius X asking it to cancel planned consecrations of four new bishops. The letter was sent one day before the ceremonies were scheduled at the group's seminary in Switzerland.
Le Mondepolitics17 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Hold Mass on Champs-Elysées During September State Visit to France
Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28 for the first official papal state visit in 18 years. Events include a mass on the Place de la Concorde and Champs-Elysées expected to draw 500,000 people.
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upi.comworld20 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits WFP Headquarters in Rome, Calls Food Access a Fundamental Right
Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters in Rome on 22 June 2026. He urged greater international resources to address hunger and linked food security to reduced geopolitical instability. AllAfrica reported the visit and statements.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits Sant'Angelo Lodigiano and Prays at Cabrini Tomb
Pope Leo XIV visited the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini on June 20, 2026, and called her a model for migrant care. He also stopped in Pavia and will travel to Lampedusa on July 4.
redir.folha.com.brfinance23 days ago
Inter-American Development Bank Head Meets Pope After Vatican Urged Mining Divestment
Ilan Goldfajn met privately with Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Friday to discuss safeguards for critical mineral projects in Latin America.
ABC Newsworld23 days ago
Development Bank Head Meets Pope Leo XIV on Rare Earth Mining
The head of Latin America's top development bank met privately with Pope Leo XIV to discuss rare earth mining potential. The Vatican has previously called for divestment from mining companies.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics23 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Travels to Northern Italy to Honor St. Augustine and Mother Cabrini
Pope Leo XIV is making a day trip to northern Italy on Saturday to visit sites connected to St. Augustine and Mother Frances Cabrini. The visit marks the midpoint of his summer 2026 series of day trips across Italy.
manilatimes.networld28 days ago
President Lee Jae Myung Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met Pope Leo XIV at the Papal Palace on June 15, 2026, during his first European tour since taking office in June 2025.
upi.comworld30 days ago
Pope Leo XIV's Charter Flight Grounded in Canary Islands, King Offers Jet
Pope Leo XIV's return flight to Rome was delayed Friday after a technical problem forced passengers off an Iberia charter in Tenerife. Spain's king provided his private jet, allowing the pope and part of his delegation to depart more than three hours late.
Abc Newsworld31 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Switches Planes After Iberia Charter Engine Failure in Tenerife
Pope Leo XIV changed aircraft Friday after his Iberia charter experienced an engine start failure at Santa Cruz de Tenerife airport. King Felipe VI provided his Falcon jet, allowing departure more than three hours late.
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upi.comworld31 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits Canary Islands, Condemns Indifference to Migrants
Pope Leo XIV visited Spain's Canary Islands and condemned indifference toward migrants. The trip highlighted risks of irregular sea routes to Europe.
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upi.comworld32 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits Canary Islands as New EU Migration Pact Takes Effect
Pope Leo XIV began a two-day visit to the Canary Islands on Thursday, meeting migrants and calling for legal pathways while a new EU border pact takes effect.
nypost.comai33 days ago
Washington AI Network holds black-tie gala at Waldorf Astoria
The Washington AI Network hosted its second annual AI Honors event last week at the Waldorf Astoria. Attendees included AI lobbyists, industry representatives, and administration officials. The gathering occurred days after Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical on artificial intellig…
France 24world33 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Completed Sagrada Familia Tower and Criticizes European Defense Spending
The pontiff will celebrate Mass at the Barcelona basilica and bless its newly completed 566-foot central tower during his weeklong visit to Spain.
Nbc Newsworld34 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Sagrada Familia’s New Jesus Christ Tower and Criticizes Europe’s Defense Spending
Pope Leo XIV will hold Mass at Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and offer a papal blessing to the basilica’s newly completed central tower. The visit marks the first papal trip to Spain in 15 years.
Abc Newsworld34 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Montserrat and Sagrada Familia in June 2026 Amid Low Catholic Practice in Secular Catalonia
Pope Leo XIV will visit the Montserrat monastery and celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Basilica on June 10, 2026, during a seven-day trip to Spain.
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Pope Leo XIV Denounces Clergy Sexual Abuse, Meets Victims Privately, Addresses Spanish Parliament
Pope Leo XIV addressed Spanish bishops and parliament on June 8, 2026, calling for listening, justice and prevention. He is scheduled to meet victims privately later the same day.
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Euronewspolitics35 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Delivers Historic Address to Spanish Parliament
The U.S.-born pontiff spoke to Spanish bishops and parliament on Monday, calling for a culture of care in the Church and safe pathways for migrants.
vaticannews.vapolitics35 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Addresses Spanish Parliament, Says Every Human Life Must Be Protected From Conception to Natural Death
Pope Leo XIV delivered the first papal address to Spain's parliament on June 8, 2026, calling for diplomatic solutions to conflict and support for migrants.
vaticannews.vaworld35 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Inaugurate Sagrada Familia Tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV will visit Barcelona on June 10 to inaugurate the 172.5-meter Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Familia. The event marks the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death and the structure's completion as the world's tallest church.
Al Jazeeraworld35 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Papal Mass in Spain in 15 Years, Drawing Over One Million in Madrid
The pontiff celebrated Mass at Plaza de Cibeles on the second day of his week-long visit to Spain, the first papal trip there in 15 years. Organizers reported attendance between 1.2 million and two million.
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The Independenttechnology36 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First Visit to Spain, Inaugurates Sagrada Familia Tower and Meets Migrants
The first American pope performed the viral internet hand signal on 6 June while beginning a week-long visit to Spain that includes stops in Barcelona, Montserrat and the Canary Islands.
The Independentpolitics36 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Corpus Domini Mass in Madrid with Hundreds of Thousands in Attendance
Crowds filled a central Madrid plaza Sunday for the pope’s main Mass and a flower-carpet procession. The event marked the second day of his weeklong visit to Spain.
Euronewspolitics36 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins Spain Visit, Praises Left-Wing Government’s Multilateralism and Peace Efforts While Addressing Clerical Abuse Scandal
The 70-year-old pontiff arrived in Madrid on Saturday for a week-long trip that includes meetings with abuse victims and an address to parliament. Euronews reported the visit will also cover immigration and social justice.
ABC Newsworld36 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Begins Spain Visit as 500,000 Attend Madrid Prayer Vigil
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on Saturday for a weeklong visit and noted that many young people would likely choose a Bad Bunny concert over seeing him.
vaticannews.vaworld37 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Bless Sagrada Família’s Record 172.5-Meter Tower on 100th Anniversary of Gaudí’s Death
Pope Leo XIV will visit Barcelona on June 10, 2026, to bless the basilica's 172.5-meter main tower, exactly 100 years after Antoni Gaudí's death.
Abc Newsworld39 days ago
Spain and Catholic Bishops Approve Joint Reparations Program for Historic Clergy Abuse Claims Ahead of Papal Visit
Spain approved a joint church-state reparations program for victims of long-ago sexual abuse by clergy. The plan gives the government final say on payouts and opened for applications months before Pope Leo XIV arrives on June 6.
indiatoday.intoday.inai40 days ago
Anthropic Co-founder Chris Olah Calls for Catholic Church Oversight of AI Industry at Vatican Event With Pope Leo XIV
Chris Olah addressed the Vatican last week during Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence. The event highlighted calls for outside oversight of AI development.
The Hillpolitics41 days ago
Economist/YouGov Poll: Pope Leo XIV Holds +32 Net Favorability, Trump at -22
A new survey released Monday found 55 percent of respondents viewed Pope Leo XIV favorably compared with 37 percent for President Trump. The poll collected responses from 1,604 adults between May 29 and June 1.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics41 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Appoints EWTN News President Maria Montserrat Alvarado to Head Vatican Communications
Pope Leo XIV appointed the Mexican-American president of EWTN News to head the Dicastery of Communications on Tuesday. The move places a laywoman in charge of one of the Vatican’s largest-budget departments.
Japan Timesworld42 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Schedules Visits to Spain in June 2026 and France in September 2026
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in June 2026 and France in September 2026. The trips come as youth movements report rising adult baptisms in both countries.
Fox Newspolitics43 days ago
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV After Pope Meets With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday criticizing Pope Leo XIV for meeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last week at the Vatican. Johnson led a delegation that included George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci and presented Chicago apparel including a Cubs h…
vaticannews.vaai43 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and Human Dignity
Pope Leo XIV signed the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas at the Vatican on May 15, 2026. The document addresses artificial intelligence and its effects on human dignity.
The Hillpolitics44 days ago
President Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV meeting with Chicago mayor
President Trump posted on Truth Social that the mayor of Chicago is useless after the mayor met Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The post included images of the meeting and referenced prior disagreements over Iran policy.
designboom.comworld44 days ago
Ferrari Unveils Its First Fully Electric Car at Vatican Residence
@ABC reported that Ferrari unveiled the Luce EV on Monday and presented it to Pope Leo XIV and Italy’s president on Tuesday. The vehicle drew mixed reactions from markets and critics.
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vaticannews.vaai44 days ago
Pope Leo XIV encyclical addresses AI risks as Anthropic co-founder attends Vatican event
Pope Leo XIV released his first major written teaching on artificial intelligence. The document outlines concerns about job displacement, military applications, and environmental effects. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah spoke at the release ceremony.
citizen.co.zaai44 days ago
Amazon MGM Studios Greenlights Three Generative AI Animated Series
Amazon MGM Studios approved three animated series made with generative AI in the same week Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical urging caution on the technology.
New York Postai46 days ago
Vice President JD Vance Tells Air Force Academy Graduates to Keep Human Control Over AI in Warfare
Vice President JD Vance addressed the Air Force Academy commencement on Thursday, urging graduates to retain decision-making authority in combat and to avoid delegating life-and-death choices to artificial intelligence. He endorsed a recent statement by Pope Leo XIV on the same t…