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Trump refuses to apologise after clash with Pope Leo XIV over Iran war

Despite widespread criticism including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's rare rebuke after the US president lambasted the US-born pontiff for being "weak on crime," Trump said no to an apology to the Catholic Church's Holy Father while reiterating his claims.

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Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV in ongoing feud with Catholic Church leader over Iran war

The US president launches an unprecedented attack on Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's rejection of the Iran war, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and hurting the Catholic Church.

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The Pentagon threatens the Vatican with a 14th-century power play, and JD Vance claims he had no idea about it

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Pope Leo XIV picks Australian church lawyer as Vatican’s top legal expert

Pope Leo XIV has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See’s chief legal expert

The Independent UK

Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal

The Vatican appeals tribunal has declared a mistrial in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century.”

The Independent UK

Pope Leo names Archbishop Caccia as new US ambassador to manage relations with Trump

Vatican diplomat Archbishop Gabriele Caccia is the new ambassador to the United States

The Independent UK

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

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US-born Pope Leo XIV condemns Iran strikes and calls for ‘reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue’

He joined world leaders in urging peace and a return to talks after US and Israel attacked Iran

The Independent UK

Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances

Pope Leo XIV has taken his biggest step yet to correct one of Pope Francis’ more problematic financial moves

The Independent UK

Pope Leo makes stance clear on ‘only solution’ to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Pope Leo XIV has spoken out once again on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Independent UK

Pope settles decades-long Catholic debate on role of Virgin Mary

Recent popes have disagreed on how to refer to the mother of Jesus

The Independent UK

King and Queen put aside Prince Andrew furore as they arrive in Rome for Vatican state visit

Charles and Camilla touched down in Rome on Wednesday evening ahead of the start of their visit to the Holy See

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Pope Leo rolls back one of his predecessor’s more questionable reforms

The law is the clearest sign yet that Leo is recalibrating the powers in the Vatican

The Independent UK

Arnold Schwarzenegger downplays Trump and backs Vatican initiative to 'terminate' global warming

His Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative is one of the backers of the Vatican conference, which is being held at the Holy See’s newly inaugurated environmental educational centre.

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Pope Leo makes first big Vatican appointment to fill his old job at important bishop's office

Pope Leo XIV has made his first big Vatican appointment

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Vatican prosecutors suffer embarrassing loss as tribunal says their appeal is inadmissible

Vatican prosecutors have suffered a stunning blow in their appeals of the acquittals in the Holy See’s “trial of the century.”

The Independent UK

Defense in Vatican 'trial of the century' asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable conduct

Defense lawyers in the Holy See’s “trial of the century” have asked the Vatican prosecutor to recuse himself from the appeals trial

The Independent UK

Vatican reports good profit on investments and real estate as the pope tackles a financial crisis

The Vatican office that manages investments and real estate properties on Tuesday reported a profit of 62 million euros (around $63 million) in 2024, up 16 million euros from 2023

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Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its $57-68 million deficit

Pope Leo XIV is marking a feast day as the Vatican launches a new campaign to boost donations from the faithful

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Pope Leo wades into business regulation, preaching the idea of an ethical AI framework to tech executives

Leo’s namesake, Pope Leo XIII, advocated for better working conditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Independent UK

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial

International Business Times

Vatican's Diplomatic Arm Eyes Return To Fore With Ukraine Talks

Whether or not Russia and Ukraine peace talks actually take place at the Vatican, the mere suggestion it could play host reflects a fresh diplomatic impetus under new pope Leo XIV. Fresh from his election as the first US pope in history, Leo offered last week to mediate between leaders…

The Independent UK

Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine talks, Rubio says, after pope renews an offer to help

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the Vatican can be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

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Bahrain wins top prize at Venice Architecture Biennale with a pavilion tackling extreme heat

Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating.

International Business Times

With Papacy, Leo XIV Inherits Vatican Money Troubles

Along with the spiritual leadership of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV now inherits oversight of the Vatican's shoddy finances -- and his predecessor's efforts to clean them up.

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