Pope Leo XIV meets privately with Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV Meets with U.S. Officials Pope Leo XIV had a personal audience with Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, on Monday, as reported by the Holy See Press Office. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Janet, were also part of this private gathering, according to Vatican News. The […]
Vance visits Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican before Trump and Putin discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV met with a prominent figure, US Vice President JD Vance, on Monday, just as the US increased its efforts toward a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Vance’s motorcade was spotted entering Vatican City shortly after 7:30 AM. As a recent Catholic convert, Vance led the US delegation during a public […]
Pope Leo XIV needs to lead the church through the challenges of AI.
Newly appointed Pope Leo XIV recently addressed some of the critical challenges of our era, particularly focusing on the threats posed by artificial intelligence. Catholics, who often resonate with the Church’s teachings, quickly related to Pope Leo. His cyclical “of the new” offers a relevant, secular, yet deeply Catholic perspective on the social issues raised […]
Why Chicago appreciates the pope
Chicago’s New Pope: A Baseball Fanatic In my earlier discussion about Pope Leo XIV, I touched on his fondness for baseball. It’s quite the topic, especially given that he’s the first American pope. However, I have to clarify an important detail: Pope Leo is a White Sox fan, not a Cubs supporter. “He’s never shown […]
Marco Rubio: The Pope Is Not a Politician
Pope’s Role in Immigration Debate Discussed by Rubio During a press conference in Antalya, Turkey, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that, while the Pope may be covered like a political figure, he is fundamentally a spiritual leader. This came in response to Pope Leo’s appeal for greater respect for immigration. Rubio said, “It’s important […]
Only a select group of women dressed in white for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration
Pope Leo XIV Inauguration Ceremony in the Vatican Today marked the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, a significant event attended by numerous guests. In line with tradition, attendees in front of the Pope typically wear black attire, except for a select few, such as the Queen of Spain, who is one of […]
JD Vance Attends Meeting with Pope Leo and Ukraine’s Zelensky in Rome
Vice President Meets Pope Leo XIV The Vice President welcomed Pope Leo XIV for his first Mass in Vatican City on Sunday. He was joined by his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his spouse, Janet Rubio. Also present was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife. After the […]
Vance and Rubio Welcome Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City After His First Mass
Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration Mass On May 18, 2025, Vice President J.D. Vance, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attended the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. The ceremony marked a significant moment in the Catholic Church’s history, as it welcomed the first American Pope. After the mass, Vance and the […]
New pope, same issue: Can Leo XIV stand against oppression?
The Catholic Church has a new pope: Leo XIV. The Cardinals who elected him were largely appointed by Pope Francis, and it initially appears that Leo shares some similarities with his predecessors. Yet, it’s really too early to tell. Catholics should hope that Leo takes a different direction. The Church is currently caught in a […]
Gallery of images: Pope Leo XIV during his first Mass at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV Photo gallery capturing Leo ahead of his first Mass Published May 18, 2025 10:51 AM EDT Pope Leo XIV is set to tour St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in what will be a significant moment before his inaugural Mass. This event has drawn considerable attention and […]