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Pope urges respect for Venezuelan sovereignty after Maduro capture

Pope Leo XIV voiced deep concern on Sunday over Venezuela's political crisis, calling for respect of the nation's sovereignty following a dramatic U.S. military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square on January 4,......

Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid ongoing peace negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Pope Leo XIV for a 30-minute discussion on December 9 at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, during his diplomatic visit. The meeting comes as Kyiv seeks international support while navigating complex peace negotiations shaped by a U.S.-backed draft......

King Charles III to pray with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican — a first in five centuries

Vatican City, October 22, 2025 — King Charles III of the United Kingdom will join Pope Leo XIV in prayer during an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel on Thursday — the first event of its kind since the Anglican schism nearly five centuries ago. The two-day state visit marks a historic......

Global faith leaders gather in Kazakhstan to foster peace and interfaith understanding

The eighth Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions commenced today in Astana, Kazakhstan, uniting over 100 delegations from 60 countries to promote dialogue, tolerance, and cooperation among diverse religions and cultures. A global platform for interfaith harmony Chaired by Kazakhstan’s......

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school leaves two children dead and 17 injured

A tragic shooting occurred at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, leaving two children dead and 17 others injured. The violence unfolded when a 23-year-old shooter, armed with multiple weapons, opened fire through the church windows during a Mass attended by students......

Pope Leo XIV meets senior Russian Orthodox leader amid Ukraine tensions

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV held a rare meeting with a senior representative of the Russian Orthodox Church at the Vatican—his first encounter with a top Russian cleric since becoming the head of the Catholic Church in May. According to an official Vatican statement, the pontiff received Metropolitan......

Deadly strike hits Gaza church: Netanyahu “Regrets” a “Mistake”

A deadly strike struck Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, on July 17, 2025, killing three civilians and injuring ten, including parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli . The Israeli military acknowledged that “fragments from a shell fired during operational activity”......

Akhannouch represents King Mohammed VI at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony

Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, acted as the representative of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, during the official inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV. The event took place Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, commemorating the new pope’s ascension to the......

Pope Leo XIV begins papacy with historic Mass at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......