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Pope Leo XIV receives royal welcome in Spain
Pope Leo XIV receives royal welcome in Spain
During his week in Spain, Leo is expected to focus on immigration, warning against “fanning the flames of polarization.”Religion06/07/2026June 7, 202602:23 min
War and peace: Key themes of Pope Leo’s first year in office
War and peace: Key themes of Pope Leo’s first year in office
Pope Leo is regarded as a counterweight to US President Trump. Which theological path will this pope pursue?Religion05/08/2026May 8, 2026
Why the Catholic Church is seeing a new wave of converts
Why the Catholic Church is seeing a new wave of converts
Young people are rediscovering the Catholic Church, driven by social media, loneliness and a search for meaning.Religion05/03/2026May 3, 202608:10 min
How African priests are reshaping Europe’s Catholic Church
How African priests are reshaping Europe’s Catholic Church
African priests are increasingly serving Europe’s Catholic parishes, as priest numbers fall and secularization deepens.Religion05/02/2026May 2, 202604:23 min
Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip
Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip
During a visit to Africa, Pope Leo XIV criticized war, corruption and inequality, urging leaders to put people first.Religion04/23/2026April 23, 2026
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Standoff between Kenya’s commercial vehicle operators and government +++ Pope Leo XIV wraps up historic Cameroon visitPolitics04/17/2026April 17, 202603:49 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Italy’s Catholic abuse survivors demand end to cover-up
Francesco Zanardi is demanding transparency. He wants the Catholic Church to finally take decisive action against abuse.Religion01/09/2026January 9, 202605:11 min
Pope Leo, Donald Trump differ on course of United States
They differ on immigration and economics, but how has Pope Leo XIV’s relationship with President Donald Trump developed?Religion12/25/2025December 25, 2025
Polish Church’s gesture of reconciliation marks 60 years
At the height of the Cold War, Polish bishops extended a hand of reconciliation to Germany.History11/20/2025November 20, 2025
Pope Leo turns 70 and remains an enigma
As the Pope from the United States celebrates his 70th birthday, questions linger about his message.Politics09/13/2025September 13, 2025
What challenges await Pope Leo?
The new pope looks set to focus on peace, the climate and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue.Religion05/10/2025May 10, 2025
Vatican: Why conclave’s new pope pick is hard to predict
The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope.Religion05/04/2025May 4, 2025All content (958) on this topic
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