Pope Leo Raises Concerns About Venezuela’s Independence Following Maduro’s Arrest
Pope Addresses Venezuela Situation During Angelus During the Angelus reading in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo voiced his concerns regarding the situation in Venezuela, particularly following the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. forces. Maduro, who has been described in harsh terms as a dictator and involved in narcotics […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in his New Year’s Day message to the world in 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in New Year Message Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to create a year of peace by “disarming our hearts and refraining from all forms of violence” during his address to a crowd of about 40,000 in St. Peter’s Square. This event marked the Solemn New Year of Mary, […]
Pope Leo XIV will name Bishop Hicks as the new archbishop of New York.
Archbishop Appointment in New York Pope Leo XIV is set to appoint Bishop Ronald Hicks to take over as the new archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. A person familiar with the situation indicated that this decision could come as soon as “this week.” This development follows Cardinal Dolan’s submission of his resignation, […]
Pope Leo is set to accept Cardinal Dolan’s resignation and may appoint an Illinois bishop to oversee the New York Archdiocese.
Cardinal Dolan’s Resignation and Potential Successor Pope Leo XIV is anticipated to accept Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s resignation this week, potentially selecting a new bishop from Illinois to lead the Archdiocese of New York, according to sources. Mr. Dolan has held the position of archbishop since 2009 and formally submitted his resignation letter earlier this year […]
Pope Leo calls for conversation instead of military intervention in Venezuela’s political turmoil.
Pope Leo recently expressed his concerns regarding potential U.S. military action aimed at ousting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He suggested that President Trump should favor dialogue and diplomatic measures instead. This appeal comes amidst escalating efforts from the White House against Maduro, particularly focusing on his alleged involvement in drug trafficking. “We’re looking for a […]
Sean Duffy commends Pope Leo XIV’s choice of clothing for flights during a new campaign for civility
Transport Secretary Launches Civility Campaign Amid Pope’s Flight Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has introduced a new campaign focused on air travel etiquette, including behavior and appropriate clothing. This initiative comes as he recently acknowledged Pope Leo XIV, who was traveling to Türkiye and Lebanon, by praising his attire in an X post. Duffy shared a […]
Pope Leo pays tribute to the victims of the Beirut port explosion during his significant visit to Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV Concludes First Foreign Trip to Lebanon Pope Leo XIV has wrapped up his inaugural foreign visit, a six-day pilgrimage in the Middle East that concluded in Beirut on Tuesday. This journey brought him to Lebanon, a country still healing from the scars of conflict. It’s hard to forget the catastrophic explosion at […]
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers at the location of the 2020 Beirut port blast, comforts victims’ families on the final day of his visit.
Pope Leo Visits Explosion Site in Lebanon Upon arriving at the devastated site, Pope Leo encountered relatives of the 218 individuals who perished in the explosion. The grieving families held up photographs of their lost loved ones. As they stood together, they greeted the pope, who took the time to hold their hands, converse, and […]
Pope Leo XIV conducts an interfaith peace gathering during his significant visit to Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV recently celebrated Lebanon’s tradition of interreligious harmony as a source of hope for a region often beset by conflict. This occasion coincided with his first full day in Lebanon, where he received an enthusiastic welcome from large crowds and local religious leaders who all echoed the desire for “God’s gift of peace.” […]
Pope Leo XIV Proposes Reevaluating Mass Migration in Speech on Lebanon
Pope Leo’s Visit to Lebanon Pope Leo recently addressed Lebanese leaders during his trip that marks the second leg of his inaugural international tour. He first visited Turkey and then traveled to Lebanon for events celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a pivotal moment for early Christianity when foundational beliefs were established. […]