Pope Leo XIV visits southern Italy's 'Land of Fires' The Terra dei Fuochi, or land of fires, is a vast area in southern Italy scarred by illegal dumping, burying and burning of waste. Euronews · May 23
Pope decries environmental harm in ‘Land of Fires’ ACERRA, Italy - Pope Leo XIV made a visit on Saturday to Italy’s “Land of Fires”, where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic rubbish, poisoning both people and their land. Bangkok Post · May 23
Pope Leo visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste Families in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples are preparing to meet Pope Leo XIV during a pastoral visit The Independent UK · May 23
Irish premier asks Pope for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Pope Leo XIV was ‘very clear and frank’ that the Church needs to support survivors of abuse. Evening Standard · May 22
Irish premier arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope Mr Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning by Prefect of the Papal Household Petar Rajic. Evening Standard · May 22
Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Donald Trump delivers scathing attack on host A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating... Euronews · May 22
Chaotic, underwhelming and Trump-free – Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show went out with a whimper TV: The most popular late night host in America took the high road, and signed off with Paul McCartney, a bonkers wormhole skit and only a handful of winking references to the behind-the-scenes CBS drama that doomed his show, writes Kevin E G Perry The Independent UK · May 22
'Late Show' host Colbert bows out with a little help from Paul McCartney, Trump exults Former Beatles Paul McCartney led an all-star lineup for the final episode of "The Late Show" as host Stephen Colbert bowed out after broadcaster CBS cancelled his show as it courted US President Donald Trump. "Thank goodness he's finally gone," Trump said Friday in a social media post that derided… France 24 · May 22
Trump celebrates end of ‘total jerk’ Stephen Colbert’s show in scathing post President Trump claimed that Colbert was ‘like a dead person’ and that ‘any person off of the street’ would be better than him The Independent UK · May 22
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" with a memorable night AAP · May 22
Bad Bunny arrives in Barcelona as Spain's biggest tour of the year gets under way The Puerto Rican artist kicks off his 'Debí tirar más fotos world tour' this Friday at the Estadi Olímpic, with tickets from €73 and over 600,000 spectators expected nationwide. Euronews · May 21
What we lose when "The Late Show" ends We'll see Stephen Colbert again, but his broadcast exit closes out David Letterman's absurdist TV legacy Salon · May 21
The Bases Are Fully Loaded at the French Open for Jannik Sinner’s Career Grand Slam Tennis’s subdued star has a chance to make history in Paris, one methodical, ruthless win at a time. Sports Illustrated · May 20
Trio make secret late-night escape from religious group in Orkney after monk’s death THREE followers from a religious group based in Orkney have made a late-night secret escape from the island in the wake of the death of a monk from… The National (Scotland) · May 20
Euronews · May 20 Everything you need to know about Stephen Colbert’s final show and the end of The Late Show This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode, the guests, the reasons behind CBS pulling the plug, and what could be next for Stephen Colbert...
Euronews · May 19 Bible bytes: The Pope and Anthropic co-founder join forces on AI ethics Pope Leo's first major document will confront the age of AI.
International Business Times UK · May 18 Donald Trump Humiliated: Free Faith Event Marred by Empty Seats, Recycled Video Message on National Mall Donald Trump's attempt to lead a 'National Jubilee of Prayer' on the National Mall relied on a recycled Bible video and drew only a thin, fluctuating crowd, despite being free to attend.
Fortune · May 18 Pope Leo launches an AI commission days before he releases a papal letter alongside Anthropic cofounder Christopher Olah The pope will unveil his first papal encyclical next week alongside an Anthropic cofounder, just as he remains vocal against the use of AI worldwide.
The Guardian - US · May 18 Pope Leo to issue text on human dignity and AI with Anthropic co-founder The pope’s encyclical will address ‘the protection of the human person in the age of AI’, the Vatican says
The Independent UK · May 18 Pope Leo joins in with ‘6-7’ trend as school children watch on in delight Pope Leo XIV joined in on the 6-7 trend at the Vatican, delighting a group of children in a viral video.
We Got This Covered · May 18 Catholic group goes medieval on Vatican, welcomes excommunication, says they would ‘rather die than renounce’ their principles Ooh, a good old fashioned schism!
International Business Times UK · May 18 'God Chose Trump': POTUS Sponsored 'Rededicate 250' Fest Sparks Outrage Over Pastor's Ballroom Claim A government-backed religious jubilee in Washington saw Pastor Robert Jeffress claim God 'raised up' Donald Trump to build a new White House ballroom, prompting fierce criticism from secular and minority-faith groups.
The Economic Times · May 18 Pope and cofounder of Anthropic to launch pontiff's AI encyclical on May 25 Pope Leo XIV is set to release his first encyclical on May 25. The document addresses human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence. Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah will attend the launch. This event highlights the Vatican's engagement with AI. The encyclical's release is significant for the church's social teachings.…
The Independent UK · May 18 Pope Leo to launch encyclical on AI with Anthropic co-founder The presence of Anthropic at the Vatican suggests that the pope's position on AI will become a new flashpoint with the Trump administration
The Mary Sue · May 17 Pope Leo just called out the real villains behind AI warfare and Trump’s military budgets are Exhibit A Pope Leo XVI just dropped a bombshell on the world’s rush toward AI warfare, calling it a “spiral of annihilation” that’s turning modern conflict into something more devastating. During a speech at Rome’s La Sapienza University on May 15, 2026, Leo criticized how military budgets, especially the kind that have…