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Pope will inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain

Pope Leo XIV will inaugurate the central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica during his visit to Spain next month

Pope will inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia tower and meet with migrants in June trip to Spain
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Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain

Pope Leo will visit two of the Canary Islands, major entry points off Africa's western coast for desperate migrants braving dangerous Atlantic waters

Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain
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A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule, having grown more outspoken

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'
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Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon

A branch of the Catholic church has expressed concern over reports that Israel is demolishing civilian and religious buildings in southern Lebanon

Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
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Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together

Pope Leo and new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met for the first time on Monday, in a symbolic encounter in Rome in which

Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together
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Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'

Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or

Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'
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Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of 'freedom' on cinematic last day in Africa

Pope Leo's

Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of 'freedom' on cinematic last day in Africa
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Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death

Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death

Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
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Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
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Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death

Pope Leo paid respects on Tuesday to his predecessor Francis on the anniversary of his death last year, remembering the first pontiff from the Americas as

Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death
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Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

There is a case to be made that Pope Leo XIV found his voice on his epic and ongoing trip through Africa

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?
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Pope Leo decries exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip

Pope Leo lamented during an event in Angola on Monday that many people in the world were being "exploited by authoritarians and

Pope Leo decries exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip
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Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to pray at a popular Catholic shrine in Angola that was an epicenter of the African slave trade

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade
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Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000

Pope Leo urged Angolans on Sunday to overcome divisions after decades of war, first at a Mass in a field outside Luanda and

Pope urges Angola to heal divisions at events drawing 130,000
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Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV has challenged Angola's leaders to “break the cycles of interests” that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people
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Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises

Pope Leo sharply decried the exploitation of natural resources in Africa on Saturday, blasting "despots and tyrants" who guarantee wealth but do not

Pope Leo, in Angola, decries 'despots' who exploit resources, make false promises
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Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace

Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Iran but that he will continue preaching the Gospel message of peace

Pope Leo XIV says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
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How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration

How the first American pope is reclaiming Christian values from the Trump administration
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Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
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Washing priests' feet, Pope Leo urges Catholics to aid the oppressed

Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests on Thursday as part of a special ritual before Easter and said the action, emulating a gesture of humility by

Washing priests' feet, Pope Leo urges Catholics to aid the oppressed
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African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo

With his previous insults towards African countries and his gutting of foreign assistance, U.S.

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo
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China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
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Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues

Pope Leo XIV is again emphasizing the need for peace and dialogue despite criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump

Pope doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues
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‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo

‘Textbook blasphemy’: Notre Dame students surprised and dismayed by Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
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After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace

After Trump’s latest broadside, pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
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Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside

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Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside
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Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
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Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope

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Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
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Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars

Pope Leo paid homage to his spiritual roots on Tuesday, travelling to the ancient birthplace in Algeria of St.

Pope Leo, after Trump's attack, honours saint in Algeria who decried wars
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Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism

Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.

Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

President Donald Trump is refusing to apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the pontiff's opposition to the war in Iran

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme
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Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop
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Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
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Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition
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Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

Pope Leo XIV named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States

Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
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For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands

A report by Rhode Island’s attorney general detailing decades of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is giving survivors a sense of vindication while renewing calls for accountability and support

For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
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Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island

A new report says Rhode Island Catholic clergy abused hundreds of children for decades, while church leaders minimized the scandal

Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
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In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation

Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown

In Minnesota, US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations and call for reconciliation
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Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan

The Vatican has announced a packed early-2026 travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV, with trips to Monaco, Spain, and four African countries

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan
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Marquette students meet Pope Leo on once in a lifetime trip to Rome

Marquette students meet Pope Leo on once in a lifetime trip to Rome

Marquette students meet Pope Leo on once in a lifetime trip to Rome
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Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time

Skeleton of St. Francis of Assisi goes on public display for first time
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Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi have gone on public display for the first time

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians
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Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free card

The Lenten period for penance started this week with Ash Wednesday and Catholic priests are happily bracing for long lines outside the confessional

Catholics return to confession focused on grace, not a get-out-of-hell-free card
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Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy

Pope Leo XIV has opened the church’s penitential Lenten season by presiding over Ash Wednesday

Pope laments 'ashes of international law' left by today's conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy
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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
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Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch

The Vatican has warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group that it risked renewed schism if it goes ahead with plans to consecrate new bishops without papal consent

Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch
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From southern India to Canada's far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics

As a teenager in India, Susai Jesu led prayer services in his small Catholic village, helped at Mass and soon began training for the priesthood

From southern India to Canada's far north: New archbishop serves Indigenous Catholics
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Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season

Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican

Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in a tradition marking the end of the Christmas season
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‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war

‘We are still here.’ Catholic patriarch leads Christmas Mass at Gaza church bombed by Israel during the war