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 has appealed for “never again war” in what he described as “today’s dramatic context of a third world war fought piecemeal”. In his first Regina Caeli address, the Queen of ...

The pope also held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 4, during which the Vatican said Leo had asked Putin to take concrete steps to end Russia's three-year war on Ukraine.

Pope Leo XIV has laid out the vision of his papacy, identifying artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the most critical matters facing humanity. In his first formal audience, Leo made clear he ...

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 ...

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 ...

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." ...

Pope Leo XIV has said he hopes that his election can help the Catholic Church bring light to the "dark nights of this world" as he delivered his first Mass since being elected.

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 ...

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 ...

Vatican City, Jun 27, 2025 / 09:26 am Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 men to the priesthood Friday on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, calling on them to draw inspiration from the many ...