Harry Styles has finally explained how he ended up among the crowds at the Vatican during the election of Pope Leo XIV and the story is as unexpected as fans suspected. The singer, 31, shared the anecdote during an interview with BBC Radio 1 following the release of his new single, Aperture, on Thursday, January […]
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Pope urges ME to reject ‘horror of war’ at end of first overseas trip
Pope Leo bade farewell to Lebanon on Tuesday with a fervent appeal to leaders across the Middle East to listen to their people’s cries for peace and to change course away from the “horror of war”. The first US pope wrapped up his first overseas trip as Catholic leader by addressing 150,000 people at a […]
Pope Leo arrives in Lebanon with urgent call for peace amid rising tensions
BEIRUT: Pope Leo arrived in Lebanon on Sunday, marking the second and final stop of his first international trip as head of the Catholic Church. His visit comes at a critical moment as Lebanon faces persistent Israeli air strikes and growing fears of further regional escalation. Read More: Palestinian state ‘only’ solution to Israeli conflict, […]
Palestinian state ‘only’ solution to Israeli conflict, says Pope Leo
Pope Leo said on Sunday that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state, reaffirming the Vatican’s position. “We all know that at this time Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only solution,” Leo, the first US pope, […]
Vatican erects giant Christmas tree ahead of festive season
VATICAN CITY – The Vatican has kicked off its preparations for the Christmas season with the installation of a giant Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square. The massive tree, a highlight of the Vatican’s annual celebrations, was carefully positioned using a crane by workers on Thursday. Read More: Decked Christmas tree always becomes centerpiece of festive joy […]
Pope warns youth not to use AI for homework
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo advised about 15,000 U.S. youths on Friday that while artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful learning tool, it should not be used to complete homework assignments. Speaking during a live video session from the Vatican to a national Catholic youth conference in Indianapolis, the pontiff emphasized responsible use of AI […]
Pope Leo urges an end to wars, calls for peace amid middle east tensions
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo, the 14th leader of the Christian community, has called for an end to wars and urged humanity to seek peace following recent attacks on nuclear sites in Iran by the United States. He made the appeal during his weekly prayer at the Vatican. Pope Leo expressed deep concern over the […]
Pope Leo demands ceasefire: Gaza’s pain echoes across the world
Pope Leo, the head of the Catholic Church, has issued a powerful call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the immense human suffering in the region. Speaking to a large gathering at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope described the agony of Palestinian parents, saying, “They sit clutching the lifeless bodies of their children. Their […]
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 […]