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Pope Leo commits to ending abuse by priests in meeting with French survivors, Vatican says - Reuters
Pope Leo commits to ending abuse by priests in meeting with French survivors, Vatican says Reuters
September 27, 2026Let there be sunlight: Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs - Reuters
Let there be sunlight: Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs Reuters
August 22, 2026US VP Vance says the Vatican's views on immigration are 'troubling' - Reuters
US VP Vance says the Vatican's views on immigration are 'troubling' Reuters
July 1, 2026Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions - Reuters
Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.
May 7, 2026Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff - Reuters
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff Reuters
May 7, 2026A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' - Reuters
A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' Reuters
May 6, 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
May 5, 2026Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday - Reuters
Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday Reuters
May 5, 2026Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters - Reuters
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters Reuters
May 3, 2026Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together - Reuters
Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together Reuters
April 27, 2026Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
April 27, 2026Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
April 22, 2026Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him - Reuters
Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him Reuters
April 18, 2026Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat - Reuters
Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat Reuters
April 16, 2026Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Leo after spat with Trump - Reuters
Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Leo after spat with Trump Reuters
April 16, 2026Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace - Reuters
Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace Reuters
April 15, 2026Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran - Reuters
Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran Reuters
April 15, 2026Pope Leo responds to Trump, saying he will continue to 'speak out'
Trump attacked the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church after he condemned the US president's threat against Iran.
April 13, 2026Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack - Reuters
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack Reuters
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
April 13, 2026Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime - Reuters
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs - Reuters
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks Reuters
April 11, 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
April 9, 2026Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
April 5, 2026At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war - reuters.com
At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war reuters.com
April 4, 2026Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic - Reuters
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic Reuters
April 2, 2026Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - Reuters
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
March 29, 2026Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 - Reuters
Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 Reuters
March 10, 2026Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence Reuters
March 8, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war - Reuters
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Reuters
March 5, 2026Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' - Reuters
Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' Reuters
February 22, 2026