Pope Leo XIV offers his first Easter blessing while urging for global peace
Pope Leo XIV’s First Easter Blessing Calls for Peace Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural Easter blessing on Sunday, urging peace and reminding listeners not to ignore the countless lives lost in violent conflicts globally. Addressing a crowd in St. Peter’s Square—reported to be over 50,000—he offered the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from the […]
Pope Leo celebrates his first Easter as leader, urging hope in the face of worldwide conflicts.
Pope Leo celebrated his inaugural Easter Mass as pontiff on Sunday, emphasizing that as violence erupts globally, “Today we need this song of hope,” urging people to cling to hope amidst the “killing and destructive violence of war.” He has consistently called for an end to hostilities as the conflict involving the US and Israel […]
Pope Leo Makes History by Carrying a Wooden Cross for All 14 Stations
Pope Leo XIV marked a significant moment this Good Friday by becoming the first pope in decades to carry a wooden cross during all 14 stations of the cross. Video footage captured the pope bearing a crucifix at the Rome’s Colosseum, where the procession continued amidst the gathered crowds and concluded with a blessing on […]
Pope Leo XIV to Lead the Cross during Good Friday Stations of the Cross Event
Vatican Updates on Pope Leo XIV’s Role in Holy Week Pope Leo XIV will carry the cross throughout the Via Crucis procession on Good Friday, a significant event in the Christian calendar, as announced on Tuesday. This marks his first Holy Week as archbishop of Rome; he became pope just after last year’s Lent and […]
Pope Leo delivers a firm criticism of the ‘horrific’ war in Iran in his Palm Sunday address.
Pope Leo’s Strong Message on the Iran Conflict VATICAN CITY — On Sunday, Pope Leo delivered a striking message as the war in Iran approached its second month, declaring that God dismisses the prayers of leaders responsible for the conflict, asserting that their “hands are covered in blood.” Speaking to a large crowd in St. […]
Pope Leo Encourages the Wealthy in Monaco to Utilize Their Resources for Positive Change
Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Monaco MONACO – Pope Leo XIV made a notable visit to Monaco on Saturday, urging its residents to leverage their wealth, influence, and Catholic faith for positive purposes, particularly emphasizing the importance of preserving the sanctity of life within Catholic teachings. This day trip marked a historic first, as […]
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 […]