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December 2

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

November 30

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

November 30

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut, Lebanon

Pope Leo landed in Lebanon after a four-day trip to Turkey. ( Host broadcaster via Reuters.)

November 30

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

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 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 12

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

Vatican security removed a man who disrupted St. Peter's Basilica by climbing onto the altar, with Pope Leo reportedly shocked by the latest incident.