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Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to celebrate a mass at Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica on June 10, according to the official itinerary of his visit to Spain released by the Vatican and the Spanish Episcopal Conference. Major religious event in Barcelona The mass at the Sagrada Familia, one of the most famous landmarks of the......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Rome and the Vatican this week in what observers describe as an attempt to ease diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Holy See. According to an Italian government source, Rubio’s visit will include meetings with senior Vatican officials, including Cardinal Pietro Parolin,......
Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed Taiwan’s diplomatic outreach with a visit to Eswatini, one of the island’s few remaining official allies, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical struggle over international recognition. Taiwan, officially known as Republic of China (Taiwan), maintains formal diplomatic relations with just 12 countries......
Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message against war and the misuse of global resources, describing those who fuel conflicts as “thieves” depriving humanity of a peaceful future. Speaking at the Vatican during his weekly address, the pontiff emphasized the moral responsibility of leaders in a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical......
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 comments, emphasizing that the role of......
Pope Leo XIV has continued his extensive African tour with a key stop in Angola, marking the third stage of a multi-day apostolic journey across the continent. The visit comes after a high-profile stay in Cameroon, where large crowds gathered to attend public events and religious ceremonies. In the capital Luanda, the pope is expected to......
Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive in Cameroon on Wednesday after departing from Algiers, continuing a major apostolic journey across Africa focused on peace and interreligious dialogue. The visit comes at a time when Cameroon faces ongoing tensions in its Anglophone regions, where an armed conflict has persisted for nearly a decade. Before......
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a historic two-day visit, marking the first time a pontiff has officially traveled to the North African country where Islam is the state religion. The visit is centered on promoting interfaith dialogue and strengthening cultural and religious understanding between the Catholic Church and the Muslim......
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