To Pope Leo XIV, to all Catholics in France and around the world, I send a fraternal message. On this May 8th, may this new pontificate bring peace and hope." ...

“Peace be with all you,” were Pope Leo XIV’s first words spoken from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. He has addressed the crowd first in Italian and then in Spanish.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated new Pope Leo on his election on Thursday and expressed hope for the Vatican's support for Kyiv's efforts to secure justice and a lasting peace ...

This week, a statement from cardinals lamented the dismal lack of progress in peace talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. In his address, Pope Leo promised to be close to all who suffer.

Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff. “I too address the world’s great powers by ...

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass will take place on Sunday, 18 May in St Peter's Square, and is expected to be attended by world leaders The Catholic world is closely watching the first words and ...

The 69-year-old from Chicago has taken the papal name Pope Leo XIV, a senior cardinal announced from the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday evening.

Pope Leo XIV urged the warring sides in the Israel-Iran war to "reject the logic of bullying and revenge" and choose a path of dialogue and diplomacy to reach peace as he expressed solidarity with ...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and thanked him for the Vatican's efforts to help return children taken by Russia. Both he and Leo suggested the Vatican ...

American cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been unveiled as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church and the successor to Pope Francis. His papal name will be Leone, or Leo, XIV. White smoke was ...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Pope Leo XIV wave to journalists during their meeting in Castel Gandolfo, 9 July, 2025© AP Photo Pope Leo XIV leads the Mass for the Care of Creation ...