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Pope Leo XIV to celebrate mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to celebrate a mass at Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica on June 10, according to the official itinerary of his visit to Spain released by the Vatican and the Spanish Episcopal Conference. Major religious event in Barcelona The mass at the Sagrada Familia,......

Marco Rubio in Rome and the Vatican to initiate a “Thaw” in relations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican this week in what observers describe as an attempt to ease diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Holy See. According to an Italian government source, Rubio’s visit will include meetings with senior Vatican officials,......

Pope Leo condemns war and warns against misuse of nuclear power

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message against war and the misuse of global resources, describing those who fuel conflicts as “thieves” depriving humanity of a peaceful future. Speaking at the Vatican during his weekly address, the pontiff emphasized the moral responsibility of leaders......

France condemns Trump’s criticism of The Pope as “Unacceptable”

France has strongly criticized recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump targeting Pope Leo XIV, describing them as “unacceptable” amid rising tensions between political and religious figures. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed concern over the tone of the......

Pope Leo XIV continues marathon African tour with visit to Angola

Pope Leo XIV has continued his extensive African tour with a key stop in Angola, marking the third stage of a multi-day apostolic journey across the continent. The visit comes after a high-profile stay in Cameroon, where large crowds gathered to attend public events and religious ceremonies. In the......

Pope arrives in Cameroon with peace message for Anglophone regions

Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday after departing from Algiers, continuing a major apostolic journey across Africa focused on peace and interreligious dialogue. The visit comes at a time when Cameroon faces ongoing tensions in its Anglophone regions, where an armed conflict......

Historic papal visit to Algeria as leo xiv arrives in Alger arrives in landmark trip

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a historic two-day visit, marking the first time a pontiff has officially traveled to the North African country where Islam is the state religion. The visit is centered on promoting interfaith dialogue and strengthening cultural and religious understanding between......

Pope Leo XIV calls Herzog and Zelensky on Good Friday to urge peace

Pope Leo XIV held separate telephone conversations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, pressing both leaders to pursue diplomatic paths to end the wars ravaging the Middle East and Ukraine. The calls, confirmed by the Vatican in......

Pope condemns growing use of force in global affairs

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong warning on Friday against the increasing reliance on military force by states to impose their influence, arguing that such actions are eroding global peace and weakening the international legal framework established after World War II. Speaking to ambassadors accredited......