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March 1

Pope warns escalating Iran conflict could tip Middle East into ‘irreparable abyss’

Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran risk plunging the Middle East into an "irreparable abyss," urging leaders to choose dialogue.

February 4

Pope Leo plans to 'continue Pope Francis' mission' of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics, Fr James Martin says

Fr. James Martin appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, where he told host Stephen Colbert that Pope Leo intends to "continue Pope Francis' mission" of inclusivity for LGBTQ Catholics.

February 2

Rogue Catholic group threatens schism with Vatican, plans to raise new bishops without Rome's approval

Catholic priests threaten schism with Rome over bishop consecrations as SSPX plans July ceremony without papal approval, escalating decades-long conflict.

January 28

Pope Leo calls for world free from persecution while honoring Holocaust victims

Pope Leo calls Holocaust Remembrance Day a "painful remembrance" during a Vatican audience, urging vigilance against genocide and building societies rooted in respect.

January 13

Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children

Pope Leo XIV denounces abortion and surrogacy as violations of human dignity in address to diplomatic corps, calling these practices exploitative.

January 12

Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West

Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.

January 7

Pope Leo calls for Christians to treat foreigners with kindness as he closes Catholic Holy Year

Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year by calling on Christians around the world to help those in need and treat foreigners with kindness.

January 1

Pope Leo XIV opens 2026 urging world to reject violence in powerful New Year's Day message

Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace to 40,000 gathered in St. Peter's Square on New Year's Day, calling for disarmed hearts and an end to all forms of violence in 2026.

December 31

DR MARC SIEGEL: Why Gen Z is turning back to God, miracles and real-world community

Gen Z shows increasing religious involvement as nearly two-thirds identify as spiritual, with saint Carlo Acutis emerging as their digital-age role model.

December 25

Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas message calling for end to violence in Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war

Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.