Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire on Sunday as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, urging all parties to respect international law and protect civilians. View on euronews
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This Week: Pope Leo Appeals for Peace Via ‘Non-Violent’ Power of Easter
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Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
Pope Leo begins an ​ambitious 10-day tour of four countries in Africa on Monday urging global leaders to address needs on the ‌continent where more than a fifth of the world's Catholics live.
Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born pope's message of peace
Inappropriate. Ridiculous. Absurd. Visitors to the Vatican on Tuesday had some choice words for U.S. President Donald Trump after his harsh criticism of Pope Leo XIV for his calls to soften the rhetoric of war.
Trump Attacks Pope Leo, Swalwell Drops Out Of California Governor's Race: Live Updates
Pope Leo XIV on Monday said he "will continue to speak out loudly against war" despite President Donald Trump's recent attack against him. "I don't want to get into a debate with him," the pope said of Trump,
Pope Leo XIV issues DEFIANT response to Trump criticism
On the first leg of his 10-day apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims that he is 'terrible on foreign policy,' telling reporters he has 'no fear' of the administration.