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Pope excommunicates Society of St Pius X: Why Vatican is at odds with the group

Pope Leo XIV leads a mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Rome's patron saints, at St Peter's basilica in The Vatican.

Updated 5 days ago

Pope, AI, and the many meanings of godhead

The Pope suggests that a humanistic response to AI is by rediscovering ‘truth as a common good’, protecting the dignity of all work, and valuing freedom. The way to achieve this is by placing importance on education and schooling. (AFP/Vatican Media)

Published 50 days ago

What is the Avignon Papacy and why is it linked to Trump-Vatican tensions?

Analysts say invoking the Avignon Papacy in a modern diplomatic setting is unlikely to be accidental.

Published 107 days ago

France's Macron to meet Pope Leo for first time at Vatican

France's Macron to meet Pope Leo for first time at Vatican

Published 108 days ago

Pope excommunicating JD Vance? Fact-check amid Pentagon-Vatican row

The rumour comes amid reports of strained relations between the Pentagon and the Vatican.

Updated 108 days ago

Candace Owens on Pentagon-Pope row: ‘Need to know who threatened Vatican envoy’

Conservative podcaster Candace Owens shared her opinion on reports of Pentagon officials summoning the Pope's envoy.

Published 108 days ago

Vatican launches project encouraging disinvestment from mining sector

Vatican launches project encouraging disinvestment from mining sector

Published 128 days ago

Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past

Pope returns 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada as part of reckoning with colonial past

Published 252 days ago

Spike Lee gifts pope Knicks jersey as pontiff meets film stars

Spike Lee gifts pope Knicks jersey as pontiff meets film stars

Published 253 days ago

Pope, King Charles pray together: First in 500 yrs, why it's historic?

Pope, King Charles pray together: First in 500 yrs, why it's historic?

Updated 276 days ago

Vatican envoy to visit Mumbai for interfaith gathering after 16 years

Vatican envoy to visit Mumbai for interfaith gathering after 16 years

Published 295 days ago

Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi for long life on his birthday

Pope Leo XIV blessed the portrait of PM Modi, on the Indian leader's 75th birthday.

Published 311 days ago

Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" set to become first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith.

Published 322 days ago

What is Pope Leo's favorite pizza? Hint: It's from Chicago

Pope Leo XIV was making his way through the crowd in the Vatican, when he saw a pizza sign and stopped in his tracks.

Updated 359 days ago

Pope to bestow one of Catholic Church's highest honors on John Henry Newman

Pope Leo XIV’s move to name Newman a doctor of the Church marks a major early decision in his papacy, highlighting Newman’s influence and personal connection to Leo.

Published 360 days ago

Zelensky meets Pope Leo, discusses ‘urgent need for lasting peace’

The meeting between Zelensky and Pope Leo was their second private audience since the pontiff became the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

Published 382 days ago

Pope Leo XIV affirms celibacy for priests, demands 'firm' action on sex abuse

Pope Leo XIV attends a meditation inside St. Peter's Basilica during the Jubilee of Bishops, at the Vatican, June 25

Published 396 days ago

Is Madonna related to Pope Leo XIV? All about her shocking connection to pontiff

Pope Leo XIV shares a common ancestor, Louis Boucher de Grandpré of Quebec, with a surprising list of celebrities among them are Madonna, Angelina Jolie, Justin Bieber, Jack Kerouac, Hillary Clinton, and both Pierre and Justin Trudeau.

Updated 403 days ago

Al Pacino becomes the first movie star to meet newly elected Pope Leo XIV

Andrea Iervolino and Al Pacino were photographed talking with Pope Leo XIV.

Published 405 days ago

What do US adults think about Pope Leo XIV? New poll reveals

The survey found that 44% of U.S. adults have a “somewhat” or “very” favorable view of Pope Leo XIV.

Published 406 days ago

‘Intense cries of parents…:’ Pope Leo calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV appealed for an end to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, citing the death of children

Updated 424 days ago

Pope Leo XIV meets three royals in white: What is le privilège du blanc?

Princess Charlene, Queen Letizia, and Queen Mathilde met Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square after his inauguration mass. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Published 434 days ago

‘Sinner hears confession’: Internet erupts with pun after tennis star meets Pope

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner meets Pope Leo XIV during a private audience at the Vatican.

Published 437 days ago

The internet welcomes Pope Leo XIV with memes about deep-dish pizza; take a look

Pope Leo XIV

Published 442 days ago

Pope Leo XIV's first general audience date determined; Vatican releases schedule

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV

Published 442 days ago

Pope Leo XIV education history: Where did Robert Francis Prevost go to school?

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV

Published 443 days ago

Trump to Keir Starmer: How world leaders congratulated the new pope

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost

Published 443 days ago

Robert Prevost a Chicago Cubs or White Sox fan? Pope Leo XIV's brother answers

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica

Updated 443 days ago

Robert Prevost full speech: What did Pope Leo XIV say after his election?

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States

Published 443 days ago

Robert Prevost salary: How much will Pope Leo XIV be paid?

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Published 443 days ago

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