Pope Leo XIV

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war

"When a regime... takes away the lives of other people unjustly, then obviously that is something that should be condemned," Pope Leo said during a press conference.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalists aboard the papal flight from Malabo to Rome, April 23, 2026, at the end of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.
A combination picture shows Pope Leo XIV addressing Algeria's political leaders at the cultural centre of the Great Mosque of Algiers (Djamaa El Djazair), where he criticized violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers, in Mohamadia, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026.

Pope Leo 'using more politics than he should' amid US-Iran war, say Trump supporters - NBC

 Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps in Luanda, Angola, April 18, 2026.

Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour

AI-generated illustrative image: The world prefers Jews who die, not Jews who fight, the writer says.

Dead Jews are not the problem. The ones who survive are - opinion


Pope Leo XIV arrives in tense Lebanon, urging peace amid Hezbollah-Israel strains

Pope Leo's 3-day visit to Lebanon comes as the country faces escalating Hezbollah–Israel tensions. His trip includes appeals for peace, key meetings, and a prayer at the Beirut port blast site.

A billboard depicting Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his planned visit to Lebanon, at the main airport road in Beirut, Lebanon November 21, 2025.

Hezbollah welcomes Pope to Lebanon as Islamist groups stress ties between ‘two Abrahamic faiths'

Pope Leo visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday, but was not welcomed by the head of Turkey's state-run religious organization despite earlier plans.

A billboard of Pope Leo XIV is placed along a road, ahead of his planned visit to Lebanon, in Hazmieh, Lebanon November 28, 2025.

Pope Leo to meet Christian leaders in trip across Middle East in bid for unity

The first US pope will attend a celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of a landmark early Church council, held in modern Turkey.

Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, known as the St. Esprit Cathedral, during his first apostolic journey, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 28, 2025.

Erdogan praises pope's 'astute stance' on Palestinian issue

Turkey has emerged as one of the harshest critics of Israel's war in Gaza with Hamas.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting of Pope Leo XIV (not pictured) with authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps at the National Library of the Presidential Palace, during the pope's first apostolic journey, in Ankara, Turkey, November 27, 2025.

Pope Leo begins first foreign trip with visit to Turkey, Lebanon

On his first trip abroad as pontiff, Pope Leo travels to Turkey and Lebanon, calling for Middle East peace and Christian unity as global attention follows closely.

POPE LEO XIV celebrates Mass for Jubilee of the Poor at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Nov. 16, 2025.

Vatican calls for exclusive marriages, condemns polygamy, polyamory

Pope Leo says to the world's catholics they should only marry once and should not have multiple relationships.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a Mass for the Jubilee of Choirs, in Saint Peter's Square, at the Vatican, November 23, 2025.

Christians in Lebanon's south pray papal visit brings peace - and strength to stay

Rev. Najib Amil said Leo's visit to Lebanon, which has the region's highest proportion of Christians, could encourage the Middle East's Catholics to remain in the region.

A billboard depicting Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his planned visit to Lebanon, at the main airport road in Beirut, Lebanon November 21, 2025.

Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation

Bishop Fafael Zornoza is the first Spanish Catholic bishop known to have been investigated by the Vatican for an abuse allegation.

Bishop Rafael Zornoza speaks during a mass, in Cadiz, Spain in this screengrab taken from an undated handout video.

Pope Leo XIV must denounce Candace Owens, Nick Fuentes for sinful antisemitism - opinion

Pope Leo XIV must state clearly and publicly – by name – that Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens do not represent Catholic teaching or Catholic values and that their antisemitism is sinful and dangerous.

POPE LEO XIV celebrates Mass for Jubilee of the Poor at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Nov. 16, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going

"Cinemas are experiencing a troubling decline," warned Pope Leo XIV, who also urged cinematic institutions "not to give up."

Pope Leo XIV meets with actor Cate Blanchett, during an audience with artists from the world of cinema in the Sala Clementina at the Vatican, November 15, 2025