In a significant diplomatic move, Pope Leo XIV met with Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado on January 12, 2026. This surprise audience signals potential Vatican engagement in the nation's political crisis. Read the full details.
In a major foreign policy address, Pope Leo XIV criticized countries using force to assert control. Read his powerful message on global power and diplomacy.
Pope Leo XIV concluded the 2025 Jubilee Year by shutting the Holy Door and delivering a powerful message against materialism and fear of outsiders. Read his full address.
The Vatican declares the 2025 Catholic Jubilee Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Pope Francis opened the Holy Door in December 2024 to commence the event.
The Vatican reports a historic 33.5 million pilgrims visited Rome for the Catholic Holy Year. Pope Leo XIV presided over key events, marking a major moment for global Catholicism.
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Finland pulled off a massive upset, defeating the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime in the IIHF World Junior Championship quarterfinals in St. Paul.
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Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 with a powerful New Year's Day Mass, pleading for peace in nations ravaged by conflict and for families suffering from violence. Read his full message.
Pope Leo XIV closed 2025 with a plea for Rome to welcome foreigners. Read his New Year's message and the global context of his appeal.
Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas Day mass to call on the faithful to reject indifference in the face of suffering, delivering a poignant message during global turmoil. Read his full address.
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo XIV remembered the suffering in Gaza and issued a powerful call for peace. Read his urgent appeal for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
Canadian singer Michael Bublé's emotional performance for Pope Leo XIV underscores the timeless power of Schubert's 'Ave Maria,' marking its 200th anniversary. Discover the story behind the hymn and the concert with Rome's poor.
Pope Leo XIV voices profound disappointment after Illinois governor signs 'Deb's Law,' allowing medically assisted suicide. He calls for renewed respect for life from conception to natural death.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a nuanced Christmas message to the Roman Curia, subtly critiquing Vatican culture in a style reminiscent of his predecessors. Read the full analysis of his 2025 address.
Pope Leo XIV has called cardinals from around the world to the Vatican for a crucial meeting to assist in governing the Catholic Church. The assembly highlights his collaborative leadership approach.
Pope Francis appoints Rev. Manuel Rodriguez, known for his immigrant advocacy, as bishop of the Palm Beach diocese, home to Trump's Mar-a-Lago. Read the full story.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks, a fellow Chicagoan, as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Get the details on this significant leadership change.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, confronts a historic test as he faces off against the policies and rhetoric of President Donald Trump. Explore the Vatican's diplomatic strategy and the divided U.S. bishops.
A significant collection of Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican Museums has been repatriated to Canada, marking a pivotal moment in reconciliation and cultural restoration. Read the full story.
Sacred Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican's collection are returning to Canada today, marking a significant step in reconciliation and cultural repatriation efforts.
The Vatican has endorsed a replacement for an underground bishop in China, a significant move in Sino-Vatican relations. This decision highlights ongoing religious diplomacy.
The year 2025 saw the passing of influential figures like Pope Francis and commentator Charlie Kirk, whose deaths resonated worldwide. Explore the lasting impact of these losses.
Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a Vatican fundraising commission created under questionable circumstances. Get the latest details on this significant administrative move.
A Vatican commission has concluded women cannot be ordained as deacons, a decision impacting Catholic communities in Canada and worldwide. Read the full report and its implications.
Pope Leo XIV cautions Western nations against military intervention in Venezuela and calls for reduced fear of immigrants during a press conference on his return flight from Turkey and Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV concludes his first foreign trip in Lebanon with a message of solidarity for the south. Read about his historic visit and final gestures.
Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon to pray for peace at the tomb of a saint venerated by both Christians and Muslims. The historic visit underscores interfaith unity in a region longing for stability.
Pope Leo, speaking en route to Lebanon, insists a Palestinian state is the only viable solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, while also criticizing Israel's Gaza campaign. Read his full statement.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a message of hope in Istanbul, calling on Lebanon's leaders to be true peacemakers. Read the full story of his historic visit.