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From Vatican, Pope Leo attacks wealthy elite who ‘live in bubble of luxury’

Pope Leo echoes his predecessor Pope Francis in calling out economic injustices

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown

The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown has met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

First female Archbishop of Canterbury still an outlier among world's top religious leaders

For the first time, a woman will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury, following the 105 men who have held the role since St. Augustine took that position in the year 597

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

The Vatican’s army has a new look

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The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

World’s oldest army unveils new uniform – but keeps iconic Renaissance-style garb

The pope’s army on Tuesday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

The Swiss Guards have a new uniform. Don't worry, the iconic one remains

The Swiss Guards have introduced a new uniform for nonceremonial occasions

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on abortion debate by questioning what it really means to be 'pro-life'

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

Euronews · Oct 2, 2025

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.

Euronews · Oct 1, 2025

What’s still needed after the Pope’s residential schools apology? Sustained action, humility and heart

As we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it is relevant to remember the late Pope Francis.

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025