Rebel Catholic Group Defies Pope Leo XIV by Ordaining Four Bishops in Switzerland

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A breakaway Catholic group, the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), ordained four new bishops in Écône, Switzerland, on Wednesday despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo XIV to halt the ceremony. Thousands of supporters gathered to witness the ordination, which the Vatican had warned would be considered a schismatic act. In a letter sent […]

Pope Leo Appoints EWTN Executive as First Woman to Lead Vatican Communications

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Pope Leo on Tuesday named Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communications, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this senior Catholic Church role. Alvarado, originally from Mexico City, will oversee a sprawling media operation that manages the Vatican’s news portal, radio station, newspaper, and press […]

Anthropic Co-Founder Urges Outside Scrutiny of AI Development at Vatican Event

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Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah stated on Monday that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be left entirely to technology companies, calling for increased oversight from religious leaders, civil society, and governments. Speaking at the Vatican alongside Pope Leo XIV during the presentation of the pope’s first encyclical on AI, Olah warned of “a

Pope Leo to Visit UNESCO in France Amid Budget Struggles After U.S. Exit

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Pope Leo XIV will travel to France from September 25 to 28, with a key stop planned at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris. The visit comes as UNESCO faces financial pressure following the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the agency, resulting in a significant budget shortfall. The […]

Pope Leo Slams Europe’s Military Build-Up, Calls It a Blow to Diplomacy

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Pope Leo XIV criticized Europe’s rising military spending, calling it a betrayal of diplomacy and warning that increased rearmament only fuels insecurity and conflict. Speaking to students at Rome’s Sapienza University, the pontiff said governments should not describe expanding arms budgets as “defence spending” when such investments reduce funding for education and

Pope Leo XIV to Visit Canary Islands During Spain Tour

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Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from June 6–12, marking his first visit to a European Union country outside Italy since becoming pontiff. As part of the trip, he will visit the Canary Islands—a major entry point for migrants crossing dangerous Atlantic routes to Europe. During his time on Tenerife and Gran Canaria, the […]

Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Angola on Africa Tour

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola as part of his ongoing Africa tour, marking a key stop where he is expected to address the exploitation of natural resources in the oil-rich nation. The visit follows his time in Cameroon, where he held large public gatherings and delivered messages of hope amid regional conflict and hardship. […]

Pope Leo Emerges As Forceful Voice On Global Stage

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Pope Leo XIV has stepped into a more assertive global role, using his Africa tour to deliver sharp criticism of war, inequality, and global leadership. Speaking in countries including Cameroon, the pontiff warned that the world is being harmed by powerful leaders and unchecked aggression, marking a clear shift from his previously cautious tone. The […]

Pope Leo XIV Urges World Leaders To Choose Peace In First Easter Mass

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Pope Leo XIV called on global leaders to abandon conflict and embrace peace during his first Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. Addressing thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff urged those with the power to wage wars to instead work toward ending violence, stressing the need for peace in a world increasingly affected […]

Pope Leads Good Friday Prayers for War Victims and Migrant Children

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Pope Leo XIV led a solemn Good Friday service at Rome’s Colosseum, where thousands of Catholics gathered for the traditional Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession. The candle-lit ceremony included prayers for war orphans, deported migrant children, and victims of global conflicts. During the service, spiritual meditations emphasized accountability for world leaders,