Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Russia and Ukraine to find the "courage" to hold direct talks and spoke of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza in his first Christmas message. The US pope, who was ...

Pope Leo XIV made an appeal for “one full day of peace throughout the world” in a Christmas address outside Castel Gandolfo in Rome — and criticized Russia for refusing a holiday cease-fire. “I once ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV met Friday with a delegation including Ukrainian officials, victims of Russia’s war and a U.S. senator as the Kyiv government sought to tap the new pontiff’s calls for ...

Pope Leo XIV meets the clergy at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Credit: Domenico Stinellis/AP.) Listen IZNIK – During a visit to Iznik on Friday, Pope ...

Pope Francis gave a ride on his Popemobile Wednesday for young Ukrainian refugees living in Rome. Three children participated in the ride at St. Peter’s Square. Video provided by the Vatican showed ...

Clement MELKI with Alice CHANCELLOR in Bethlehem AFP Dec 25, 2025 Dec 25, 2025 Updated Dec 26, 2025 Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Russia and Ukraine to find the "courage" to hold direct talks and ...