Pope Leo XIV has said the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran cannot be considered a “just war,” rejecting arguments used to justify the military campaign. The remarks are significant because they challenge a key defense of the conflict advanced by senior US officials. The comments affect ongoing international debate […]
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Vatican statement after Rubio meeting hints at tensions
A Vatican statement issued after Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has drawn attention from analysts, who say its wording suggests ongoing tensions between the Holy See and the Trump administration. Read More: Rubio to meet Pope Leo in Vatican visit Rubio met Pope Leo on Thursday in a closely watched 45-minute […]
Pope Leo XIV urges Easter peace in Iran conflict
Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran before Easter, urging global leaders to prioritize dialogue and reduce violence. Read More: Pope Leo condemns war, says God rejects violent leaders Speaking to reporters as he departed from Castel Gandolfo near Rome, the pope expressed hope […]
Pope Leo condemns war, says God rejects violent leaders
Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful Palm Sunday homily, stating that God does not listen to the prayers of leaders who wage wars, warning that their “hands are full of blood.” Addressing tens of thousands in St Peter’s Square, the pontiff described the ongoing Iran war as “atrocious” and emphasized that Jesus, King of Peace, […]
Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Turkey’s catholics
Pope Leo XIV received an enthusiastic welcome from Turkey’s Catholic community as he began the key day of his first papal visit, aimed at supporting Christians and promoting church unity. Shouts of “Papa Leo” and “Viva il Papa” echoed inside Istanbul’s Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, where the pope led prayers with Catholic clergy and […]
Pope Leo XIV urges Turkiye to act as mediator for global peace
ANKARA: Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to Turkiye on Thursday, calling on Ankara to embrace its role as a mediator in global conflicts. During talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the pontiff urged Turkiye to serve as a source of stability and reconciliation between peoples. Read More: Rethinking Variables of Global Peace and Conflict “Today […]
Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad meets Pope Leo XIV
Maulana Syed Abdul Khabeer Azad, Chairman of Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and Khateeb of Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque, represented Pakistan at the International Interfaith Peace Conference held in Rome, organised by the Sant’Egidio Community. The conference, themed “Christian-Muslim Dialogue and Daring Peace,” gathered over 300 international delegates and more than 1,000 religious leaders from around the […]
Pope Leo XIV to officially begin Papacy with grand inaugural mass at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV will formally assume leadership of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands of worshippers, dignitaries, and royalty from across the world. The 69-year-old pontiff, originally from Chicago and also a citizen of Peru, is the […]
Pope Leo makes emotional first journey outside Vatican, honors Pope Francis at tomb
Pope Leo XIV made his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, visiting a Marian shrine in Genazzano and later stopping to pray at the tomb of his predecessor, Pope Francis. The visit marked a heartfelt start to his papacy just days after his election. Arriving at Rome’s St. Mary Major Basilica, Pope Leo waved […]
USA Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV
USA Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and has taken the name Pope Leo XIV a senior cardinal announced to crowds in St. Peter’s Square. White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St. Peter’s rang out, signalling that […]