The Latest Breaking News from Leo XIV

Priest accused of coercing congregants for sex in Texas could have single trial for charges from three separate accusers

Prosecutors say Anthony Odiong exploited his parishioners’ emotional dependency to engage in sexual conduct with them

The Guardian - US · Apr 5

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

The Independent UK · Apr 5

Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV marked Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, with the Middle East war casting a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 5

US military archbishop says Iran conflict does not meet ‘just war’ standard

Catholic Timothy Broglio says ‘hard to cast this war as something that would be sponsored by the Lord’

The Guardian - US · Apr 3

Pope Leo revives decades-gone tradition on first Good Friday as pontiff

Pope Francis never carried the cross, but participated in the procession until his health worsened

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Bondi's firing won't quell Trump's anger

The president is spiraling over Iran and blaming everyone around him but himself

Salon · Apr 3

A slow-paced city break in busy Barcelona allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation for Gaudi

As Barcelona celebrates hitting a major milestone in the construction of the Sagrada Família, Amelia Neath visits the city to trace the footsteps of its architect Antoni Gaudí, one moment at a time

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Cuba Frees More than 2,000 Prisoners in Holy Week Following Vatican-Mediated Engagement

The pardons applied to some young people, people over 60, women and foreigners

Latin Times · Apr 3

Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of the new pontiff?

Some would like Leo to be more vocal on world conflict, but others say he uses his influence discreetly

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

Nuns who broke back into their Austrian convent ‘are step closer to being able to stay’

Plan for three nuns who escaped from care home last year to go to Rome thought to be positive sign of Vatican’s decision

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3