Pope Leo XIV urges an immediate halt to the fighting in Iran.
Pope Calls for Cease-Fire in Iran Conflict Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged for an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing war involving Iran, marking the strongest remarks he’s made on the situation thus far. His call comes after several deadly attacks on schools and civilian areas. Speaking at the Vatican following the midday blessing, the […]
Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the Archbishop of Tehran, Who Was Evacuated During Conflict, at the Vatican
Pope Welcomes Cardinal Mathieu from Iran Pope Leo XIV met with Iran’s top Catholic leader, Cardinal Dominic Mathieu, the Archbishop of Tehran and Isfahan, at the Vatican on Thursday. This gathering was significant given the recent turmoil surrounding the cardinal’s evacuations. Cardinal Mathieu, originally from Belgium, arrived in Italy on March 8 after being evacuated […]
Pope cautions that U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran could lead to widespread violence in the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV issued a dire warning on Sunday about the implications of U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, suggesting these actions could lead the Middle East into an “irreparable abyss.” He urged leaders to step back from the escalating violence. During his Angelus address, the Pope voiced “deep concern” regarding recent events and […]
Cardinal discovered with phone during the election of Pope Leo XIV, book uncovers
A clandestine meeting to elect Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church, last May encountered a significant disruption due to a security breach. It was discovered that one of the 133 cardinals present had a mobile phone, as revealed in a book released on Sunday. As preparations for the first vote took place in […]
Pope Leo XIV Advises Priests Against Using AI to Create Homilies
Pope Leo XIV Cautions Priests About Artificial Intelligence Pope Leo XIV recently expressed concerns to priests in Rome about the dangers of relying on artificial intelligence (AI) for sermon preparation, emphasizing that AI “can never share faith.” This warning came during an event where local priests could engage with him about spreading the teachings of […]
Tom Homan Criticizes Pope Leo: ‘Isn’t aware of… Illegal Migration’
Border Commissioner Criticizes Pope’s View on Immigration Tom Homan, the Border Commissioner, has expressed frustration with Pope Leo XIV, suggesting a lack of understanding regarding the impact of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, which he argues save many migrant lives each year. “What he doesn’t comprehend is the other side of illegal immigration,” Homan shared […]
Mark Pope from Kentucky penalized $25K for criticizing referees during a recorded incident
Mark Pope, the head coach of the University of Kentucky, might be feeling a bit regretful following recent events. After Kentucky’s narrow 75-74 defeat against Auburn on Saturday, a conversation between Pope and athletic director Mitch Barnhart was unexpectedly recorded by reporters who were present at the press conference. Apparently, Pope expressed some frustrations: “Mitch, […]
Vatican finally answers Trump’s invitation for Pope Leo to be part of the Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation for Peace Commission Pope Leo XIV has decided not to join a peace commission initiated by President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing the situation in Gaza, as stated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s chief diplomat. Efforts to mediate peace are already in progress, with participation from leaders representing 26 countries, […]
Pope declines invitation to participate in Trump’s Gaza Peace Board
WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV has shown openness to a proposal from President Trump. However, the Holy See has declined Trump’s invitation to participate in a peace commission focused on the troubled Gaza Strip, expressing concerns that such a commission might undermine the United Nations’ authority. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, shared […]
Relatives of NY nun hoping for sainthood seek assistance from Pope Leo
The family of Mother Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, an Irish nun recognized for founding the Carmelite Order for the Elderly and Infirm, is hoping that Pope Leo XIV will further her long-standing pursuit of sainthood. Mother Angeline, who is credited with two miracles involving the healing of sick children, passed away on January 21, 1984, […]