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Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside
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Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during
April 13, 2026
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Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
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April 13, 2026
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Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars
Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St.
April 14, 2026
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Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.
April 13, 2026
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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran
April 13, 2026
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Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
April 13, 2026
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Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
April 10, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition
Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests
April 02, 2026
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Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States
March 07, 2026
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For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
A report by Rhode Island’s attorney general detailing decades of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is giving survivors a sense of vindication while renewing calls for accountability and support
March 07, 2026
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Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
A new report says Rhode Island Catholic clergy abused hundreds of children for decades, while church leaders minimized the scandal
March 04, 2026
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In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation
Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown
February 28, 2026
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Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan
The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries
February 25, 2026
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Marquette students meet Pope Leo on once in a lifetime trip to Rome
Marquette students meet Pope Leo on once in a lifetime trip to Rome
February 23, 2026
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Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time
Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time
February 23, 2026
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Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians
The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time
February 22, 2026
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Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free card
The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional
February 19, 2026
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Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy
Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday
February 18, 2026
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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
February 14, 2026
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Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch
The Vatican has warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group that it risked renewed schism if it goes ahead with plans to consecrate new bishops without papal consent
February 12, 2026
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From southern India to Canada's far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics
As a teenager in India, Susai Jesu led prayer services in his small Catholic village, helped at Mass and soon began training for the priesthood
February 02, 2026
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Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season
Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican
January 11, 2026
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‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war
December 21, 2025