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Europe News

Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung

"It was detected at a very early stage and is well localised," the pontiff said during an address in St. Peter's Square.

11 October 2026

Tech News

Pope Leo XIV calls for additional international AI safety guardrails

The pontiff appeared to target US President Donald Trump who has routinely referred to concerns from AI leaders about the rapid pace of development of the technology as a ‘hoax’ stemming from his political opponents.

29 September 2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV wraps up four-day France visit in the city of Metz

The American pope was escorted to the airport of the eastern border city of Metz by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.

28 September 2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV says assisted dying must not become 'normal'

The pontiff is due to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse in Lourdes before travelling on to Metz in northeastern France on Monday.

27 September 2026

Europe News

Pope: AI must serve humans, not become a tool of domination

Pope Leo XIV, who has made AI a central component of his pontificate, warned against the dangers of the technology at UNESCO.

25 September 2026

Europe News

Pope begins first official France visit in 18 years

The Pope is making the first official papal visit to France in 18 years, during which he is expected to meet survivors of sexual abuse, EU leaders and large crowds of worshippers.

25 September 2026

Culture news

Leo XIV and Bad Bunny held private meeting at Bernabéu

After days of speculation that the Pontiff and the singer might cross paths while both were in Madrid, it has been confirmed that Leon XIV and Bad Bunny met on Monday after the “festival of faith” at the Bernabéu stadium.

9 June 2026

Monaco

Pope Leo XIV urges Monaco to use wealth 'for good' in historic visit

Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the wealthy principality of Monaco to use their resources to promote good in the world. The pontiff became the first head of the Catholic church to visit the territory since Pope Paul III in the 16th century.

28 March 2026

World News

Pope Leo XIV visits Munich for the first time in almost 500 years

The Pope will be in the Principality of Monaco on Saturday for a symbolic visit that marks the return of a Pontiff after almost five centuries. At the centre, the role of small states in international dialogue, the 'defence of life' and global issues such as war, diplomacy and cooperation

27 March 2026

Georgia

Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II died at 93

Ilia II was hospitalised on Tuesday morning in critical condition with "mass bleeding from the stomach," the director of the Caucasus Medical Centre said.

18 March 2026

Vatican

Machado seeks pope's support for Venezuela's transition at Vatican

The pontiff had said he was following the developments in Venezuela with "deep concern," and urged the protection of human and civil rights in the country.

12 January 2026

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Pope Leo XIV revives tradition with multilingual Christmas message

Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message.

25 December 2025

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Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Atatürk on his first overseas visit to Turkey

Pope Leo XIV visits Atatürk's mausoleum in Ankara, laying a wreath and calling for peace before meeting Turkish President Erdogan.

27 November 2025

Culture news

Holy screens: What are Pope Leo XIV’s favourite movies?

Pope Leo XIV will host several film stars and directors at an event this weekend as part of the Roman Catholic Church Jubilee, which takes place every quarter century. The pontiff has shared his favourite films...

13 November 2025

Europe News

Pope urges Italy to stay open to migrants on first visit to president

Pope Leo XIV completed the rite of passage for every new pope by travelling across Rome to the Qurinale Palace for a meeting with President Sergio Mattarella.

14 October 2025

Culture news

Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

The singer wrote that the pontiff was “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into Gaza, adding that “there is no more time.”

12 August 2025