The Latest Breaking News from Leo XIV

Israeli strikes kill 51 in Gaza as aid groups collect limited supplies

At least 51 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025

Pope Leo XIV makes first U.S. bishop appointment, fills San Diego vacancy

Pope Leo XIV has made his first American bishop appointment

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Thursday briefing: Labour U-turns on winter fuel cuts – but is the political damage already done?

In today’s newsletter: After weeks of denial, Keir Starmer has announced plans to widen eligibility, but ​with criticism from both opponents and Labour MPs, the government’s handling of cost-of-living policies faces renewed scrutiny

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

‘It would be great’: Trump envisions Pope in an unprecedented diplomatic role

Maybe the Pope can fix things.

We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025

Outrage After Israelis Fire 'Warning Shots' As Diplomats Tour West Bank

Israeli troops fired what the army called "warning shots" during a visit by foreign diplomats to the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, drawing widespread international condemnation.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Pope Leo's Childhood Home Faces Eminent Domain as He Relocates to a More Eminent Domain

The last Pope Leo denounced state seizures of private property as "emphatically unjust."

Reason · May 21, 2025

Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach people in Gaza in first general audience at Vatican

International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a widened offensive it has launched in the Strip.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

‘No flour, no food, no water’: Israel continues to pound Gaza as aid still struggles to get through

The Israeli military continued its renewed attack on Gaza overnight on Tuesday, killing at least 82, including a week-old baby and several women, Gaza’s hospital officials said

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian action in Gaza in first audience

The pontiff urged immediate humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to its people’s "heartbreaking" suffering during his first general audience in St Peter’s Square.

Euronews · May 21, 2025