Ukraine and Russia exchange 800 PoWs in largest prisoner swap of war so far Russian foreign minister continues to question Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as first phase of ‘1,000 for 1,000’ deal takes places The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Vatican's Diplomatic Arm Eyes Return To Fore With Ukraine Talks 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… International Business Times · May 22, 2025
Pope Leo’s impressive gym routine revealed by ex-personal trainer The new Pope worked out at the Omega gym in Rome up to three times a week The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Pope Leo accused of failing to ‘properly investigate’ clerical abuse by Chicago victims group A survivors group questioned if Pope Leo “prioritized protecting children at all” The Independent UK · May 21, 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
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
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
Inside the Roman gym where the future pope kept a high heart rate and a low profile The Omega gym in Rome is frequented by residents of the up-market Prati district, plus priests, nuns and monsignors from nearby Vatican City The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse turn up calls for reforms from new pope's American hometown Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are amplifying calls for a global zero-tolerance policy and other reforms from the American hometown of the new pope The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks. Euronews · May 20, 2025
Vatican peace talks and a threatened ‘red line’ – what comes after the Trump-Putin phone call? Volodymyr Zelensky accuses the Kremlin of trying to ‘buy time’ as Vladimir Putin agrees to work towards a memorandum with Kyiv, but no 30-day ceasefire The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
"On the Right Track": Putin Agrees to Draft Ceasefire Memo After Trump Call on Ukraine War Trump says Vatican may host negotiations; Ukraine remains silent as Russia signals conditional support for peace deal Latin Times · May 19, 2025
Pope Leo XIV receives White House invitation in meeting with JD Vance US vice-president delivers letter from Donald and Melania Trump during talks with pontiff at the Vatican The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
Pope Meets Vance Ahead Of Ukraine Ceasefire Push Pope Leo XIV received US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican Monday, ahead of a US-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations Jewish leaders got front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass
AAP · May 18, 2025 Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.
Euronews · May 18, 2025 Javier Cercas: 'It is impossible to invent something as exotic as the Vatican'. In an interview with Euronews, writer Javier Cercas describes Pope Francis as disruptive. Proof of this is the invitation he received from the Vatican to write a book, despite his declared secularism. Thus was born the novel 'El Loco de Dios en el fin del mundo' (God's Fool at the…
Euronews · May 18, 2025 How the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV could influence the world economy The first US pontiff in the Catholic Church's history has spoken about his namesake Pope Leo XIII's social policies, economics, and theological doctrines, which opened the Church to modernity in the late 19th century.
Evening Standard · May 18, 2025 Pope Leo XIV greets tens of thousands from popemobile ahead of historic Vatican inauguration The popemobile procession — now a hallmark of modern papacies — made its way up and down Via della Conciliazione before Pope Leo entered St Peter’s Basilica to begin the solemn rite
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Watch in full: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural mass in the Vatican’s St. Peter's Square on Sunday, 18 May, in front of world leaders and thousands of well-wishers.
Euronews · May 18, 2025 Zelenskyy to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be happy to meet with other leaders as he did at Pope Francis' funeral.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Rubio suggests Vatican as future peace talk venue as Trump set to call Putin over ‘bloodbath’ Zelenskyy attacks Kremlin over killing of civilians in minibus as European leaders remain focused on keeping troops out of Ukraine. What we know on day 1,180
Euronews · May 16, 2025 Pope Leo XIV offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Vatican The Vatican did not release a statement after the meeting, but Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly voiced support for Ukraine, calling for “just and lasting peace”.
Euronews · May 16, 2025 LGBTQ+ flags, 'wokeness' and sexual abuse coverups: The misinformation already targeting the pope Just as his predecessor was a prime target for fake news, Pope Leo XIV has been hit with various false claims on social media and elsewhere.
The Conversation · May 16, 2025 Why Anthony Albanese’s presence at Pope Leo’s inauguration is shrewd politics When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese steps into St Peter’s Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, the optics will be far more than pious courtesy.