Politics
Pope Leo XIV criticized the steady increase in European military spending, describing it as a move that undermines diplomacy and deepens global insecurity. During a public address at a university visit in Rome, in Rome, the pontiff warned that growing investment in weapons and defence systems risks......
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Joe Raggi is visiting Rome and the Vatican City on Sunday for official talks focused on regional security and the ongoing situation in southern Lebanon. During his visit, Raggi is expected to meet with senior Vatican officials, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin, as well......
France has strongly criticized recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump targeting Pope Leo XIV, describing them as “unacceptable” amid rising tensions between political and religious figures. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressed concern over the tone of the......
Pope Leo XIV held separate telephone conversations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, pressing both leaders to pursue diplomatic paths to end the wars ravaging the Middle East and Ukraine. The calls, confirmed by the Vatican in......
Cuban officials have reportedly turned to the Vatican for assistance in persuading the U.S. administration to relax its oil embargo, according to the Washington Post. Senior-level discussions involved Vatican representatives, including Pope Leo. Reuters could not independently confirm the report. Requests......
Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, made history on Friday as the first sitting Taiwanese vice president to address the European Parliament in Brussels. Her speech highlighted Taiwan's democratic values and called for closer cooperation with Europe amid escalating tensions with China. A......
In his first general audience at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV made a heartfelt call for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and urged an end to the ongoing violence affecting its people. Around 40,000 people gathered for the event, which followed the historic inaugural Mass attended by approximately......
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday, after recent negotiations in Turkey. These talks marked the first direct meeting between the two sides since Russia launched a full-scale......
Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......
Pope Leo XIV, elected by the Vatican conclave on May 8, held his first press conference at the Vatican on Monday, addressing the 6,000 journalists gathered to cover his election as the first American pope. During the press event, the pope urged for the release of journalists imprisoned for "seeking......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected responsibility for an AI-generated image circulating online that portrays him dressed as the pope. The image, shared on his Truth Social account, shows Trump in ornate white and gold papal robes, a depiction that has sparked criticism from some Christian......
In a heartfelt message, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, expressed his deep sorrow upon learning of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis The King extended his condolences and sympathy through a telegram sent to His Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the......
King Charles III, 76, has begun a trip to Italy just ten days after a health scare that led him to be hospitalized due to temporary side effects from cancer treatment. According to royal sources, the King is eager to continue with his scheduled visit, which also coincides with the 20th anniversary of......
