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November 21

JB Pritzker huddles with Chicago-born Pope at Vatican to rip ICE ops

Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.

November 19

Pope Leo XIV receives invite to throw out first pitch at White Sox new stadium

Pope Leo XIV received an invite to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox's new stadium as long as his schedule will permit it. The pope is a huge White Sox fan.

November 19

Pope Leo XIV strongly supports US bishops' condemnation of Trump immigration raids: 'Extremely disrespectful'

Pope Leo XIV backed U.S. Catholic bishops in condemning the Trump administration's immigration sweeps, urging Americans to treat migrants with dignity.

November 17

Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation

Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.

November 14

Rumored supernatural sighting of Jesus in hillside town debunked by Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican officially rejected the Jesus apparitions reported in Dozulé, France, during the 1970s. The supernatural claims have been declared false after decades.

November 12

First American pope to welcome Hollywood stars to Vatican for rare Holy Year audience

Pope Leo XIV will welcome top actors and directors for a rare Vatican audience, exploring how creativity can promote human values during a Jubilee Year.

October 15

Pope Leo XIV responds to Cubs fan with playful jab during Vatican appearance

Pope Leo XIV playfully told a Chicago Cubs fan, "They lost!," during a Vatican appearance, showcasing his lifelong Chicago White Sox fandom.

October 6

Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin criticized both Hamas attacks and Israel's military response, saying legitimate defense must respect proportionality.

October 2

'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin says pro-lifers hypocritical if they have AR-15s

Pope Leo XIV's comments on pro-life consistency sparked discussion on "The View," and co-host Sunny Hostin criticized Christians who support the death penalty and own guns.

September 17

Pope Leo XIV told US ambassador he is praying for Charlie Kirk, his family after assassination

Pope Leo XIV told the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, that he is praying for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and his family.