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Ukraine war
Putin and Pope Leo discuss Ukraine war, as pontiff presses for peace
The Russian leader, however, claimed Kyiv was ‘betting on an escalation of the conflict and carrying out of acts of sabotage’ in his country.
5 Jun 2025 - 8:13AM
Celebrity style
Why some royals wore white to Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass
27 May 2025 - 6:00PM
China-Vatican relations
Pope Leo prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome
26 May 2025 - 9:24AM
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Ukraine war
‘Inelegant?’ Russia casts doubt over Vatican as venue for Ukraine talks
Pope Leo had said the Vatican could act as a mediator in global conflicts, but Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said ‘many people are fantasising’ about meeting location.
23 May 2025 - 10:30PM
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Middle East
Israeli strikes kill 82 in Gaza, amid outrage as aid fails to reach Palestinians
The strikes occur amid halted aid delivery as international pressure, including from the new pope, increases for Israel to ease its offensive.
21 May 2025 - 8:12PM
United States
Vance gives Pope Leo an invitation from Trump to visit White House
The Chicago-born pope accepted the invitation letter and replied: ‘at some point’.
20 May 2025 - 4:28PM
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Ukraine war
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to negotiate ceasefire ‘immediately’
US president also says conversation with Russian leader yielded agreement that Washington and Moscow pursue large-scale trade once war ends.
20 May 2025 - 2:21PM
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Pope Leo speaks out for ‘martyred Ukraine’ at inaugural mass
In a prayer after the mass, Leo noted efforts to end the Ukraine war before holding a private audience with President Volodymyr Zelensky
19 May 2025 - 12:17PM
Italy
Italy’s Meloni scores diplomatic ‘win’ by bringing US, EU to same table
Meloni said she was ‘very proud’ to host US Vice-President J.D. Vance and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ‘start a dialogue’.
19 May 2025 - 9:04AM
European Union
At inaugural mass, Pope Leo warns against exploiting nature, marginalising poor
In a prayer after the mass, Leo noted efforts to end the Ukraine war before holding a private audience with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
19 May 2025 - 12:55AM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky, Vance shake hands at Vatican after Oval Office row
Zelensky and Vance last met at the White House in February, in a meeting described as one of the worst diplomatic incidents in recent history.
19 May 2025 - 12:16AM
Religion
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Pope Leo stands as a counterpoint to Trump’s polarising leadership
Despite reservations about his US background, Leo’s ties to the Global South and support for the marginalised have won him global acceptance.
18 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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Lessons from China's history
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Like popes, China’s emperors went by titles that reflected their legacy
How Chinese emperors’ titles, like papal ones, reflected their legacies and why their birth names were considered taboo during their reigns.
17 May 2025 - 8:15AM
Pope Francis
J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio to attend Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass
Pope Leo had been critical of Trump and Vance before taking leadership of the global Roman Catholic Church.
15 May 2025 - 11:54PM
ATP
Pope Leo receives world No 1 Sinner at Vatican after pontiff’s tennis confession
Top-ranked player visits new leader of Catholic Church during off day at Italian Open, with offerings of tennis racquet and a little hit-out.
14 May 2025 - 10:55PM
Religion
Pope Leo offers to mediate between world leaders to end wars
Ending conflicts has been a dominant theme in Pope Leo’s addresses since he became pope last week.
14 May 2025 - 5:03PM
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Chosen one: a visual guide to Pope Leo XIV, leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics
Explore our infographic on Leo XIV, the first American pope, and how he was elected as leader of the Catholic Church.
14 May 2025 - 5:10PM
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Italy
Pope Leo urges release of reporters held for ‘seeking truth’ at Vatican gathering
During the pope’s first address, President Zelensky invited him to Ukraine, seeking hope amid conflict.
12 May 2025 - 7:59PM
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Religion
Pope Leo XIV sees AI as main challenge for humanity, explains link to his name
The new pontiff then visited the tomb of Pope Francis and a sanctuary south of Rome on his first trip outside the Vatican.
11 May 2025 - 3:25AM
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United States
From Villanova to the Vatican: American ‘Bob’ becomes Pope Leo XIV
The US university, steeped in Augustinian tradition, celebrated its first papal link – Cardinal Robert Prevost.
10 May 2025 - 10:24AM
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Religion
New pope vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’ after historic election
America’s first pope gives first homily after he was chosen as the successor to Pope Francis.
9 May 2025 - 7:26PM
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Religion
America’s first pope once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance. Maga is not amused
Robert Prevost - now Pope Leo - has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media.
9 May 2025 - 5:42PM
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Catholic Church
What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals commitment to social justice
Before his appointment as the new pontiff, Cardinal Robert Prevost was a fierce critic of Trump’s deportations and anti-immigrant policy.
9 May 2025 - 5:44PM
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