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March 15

Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage

Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran, urgently urging world leaders to halt violence after deadly strikes hit schools and civilian areas.

March 7

Pope Leo picks new Vatican ambassador to US as Trump tensions mount over policies

Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, a veteran diplomat, has been named the new Vatican ambassador to the United States, replacing the retiring Cardinal Pierre.

March 6

Pope Leo says he 'can't comment' on 20-year sentence of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai

After Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence imposed by Beijing, Pope Leo XIV said he "can't comment" on the pro-democracy Catholic convert's circumstances.

March 1

Pope warns escalating Iran conflict could tip Middle East into ‘irreparable abyss’

Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran risk plunging the Middle East into an "irreparable abyss," urging leaders to choose dialogue.

February 4

Pope Leo plans to 'continue Pope Francis' mission' of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics, Fr James Martin says

Fr. James Martin appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, where he told host Stephen Colbert that Pope Leo intends to "continue Pope Francis' mission" of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics.

February 2

Rogue Catholic group threatens schism with Vatican, plans to raise new bishops without Rome's approval

Catholic priests threaten schism with Rome over bishop consecrations as SSPX plans July ceremony without papal approval, escalating decades-long conflict.

January 28

Pope Leo calls for world free from persecution while honoring Holocaust victims

Pope Leo calls Holocaust Remembrance Day a "painful remembrance" during a Vatican audience, urging vigilance against genocide and building societies rooted in respect.

January 13

Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children

Pope Leo XIV denounces abortion and surrogacy as violations of human dignity in address to diplomatic corps, calling these practices exploitative.

January 12

Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West

Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.

January 7

Pope Leo calls for Christians to treat foreigners with kindness as he closes Catholic Holy Year

Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year by calling on Christians around the world to help those in need and treat foreigners with kindness.