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Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also prayed for Chinese Catholics, emphasising unity with the Holy See.

Pope Leo XIV is praying for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See

Russian foreign minister continues to question Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as first phase of ‘1,000 for 1,000’ deal takes places

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 new Pope worked out at the Omega gym in Rome up to three times a week

A survivors group questioned if Pope Leo “prioritized protecting children at all”

Maybe the Pope can fix things.

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.

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