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Vatican
The Vatican is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and its head, the pope.
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05/07/2026
May 7, 2026
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican
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War and peace: Key themes of Pope Leo's first year in office
War and peace: Key themes of Pope Leo's first year in office
Pope Leo is regarded as a counterweight to US President Trump. Which theological path will this pope pursue?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Vatican, Pope Leo
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Vatican, Pope Leo
Will Marco Rubio's meeting with Pope Leo XIV help to mend relations between the Vatican and the White House?
Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip
Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip
During a visit to Africa, Pope Leo XIV criticized war, corruption and inequality, urging leaders to put people first.
Can Pope Leo move President Trump on the Iran war?
Can Pope Leo move President Trump on the Iran war?
Tensions are rising over the war against Iran between US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo, the first US pontiff.
Pope Leo condemns use of religion to justify Iran war
Pope Leo condemns use of religion to justify Iran war
Pope Leo warns that God "rejects the prayers of those who wage war" as the Iran war enters its second month.
Cuba to release 51 prisoners after talks with Vatican
Cuba to release 51 prisoners after talks with Vatican
Rights groups say more than 1,200 political detainees remain in Cuban jails even as Havana claims it freed thousands.
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Italy's Catholic abuse survivors demand end to cover-up
Francesco Zanardi is demanding transparency. He wants the Catholic Church to finally take decisive action against abuse.
Vatican welcomes young Catholic influencers
With church attendance declining, the Vatican is hoping young Christian content creators can help spread the faith.
What challenges await Pope Leo?
The new pope looks set to focus on peace, the climate and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue.
Vatican: Why conclave's new pope pick is hard to predict
The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope.
Faithful flock to Rome, praying for Pope to pull through
Catholics in Rome gather to pray outside the hospital where Pope Francis is being treated.
Holy Year 2025: What to expect
The Pope will open the "Jubilee" or "Holy Year 2025" on Christmas Eve. What does that entail?
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