April 11, 2026 Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica Pope Leo decries the "delusion of omnipotence" he says is driving the war in Iran, urging peace during a Saturday vigil at St. Peter's Basilica.
April 7, 2026 Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges Pope Leo called President Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable,' urging world leaders to return to the negotiating table and reject war always.
April 5, 2026 Pope Leo XIV invokes Pope Francis' final words in Easter plea against growing 'indifference' to war In his first Easter blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for dialogue over domination, quoting Pope Francis' warning on global indifference.
March 17, 2026 Archbishop Hicks celebrates 'beautiful' St Patrick's Day Mass in NYC with Mayor Mamdani in attendance Archbishop Hicks sees young people embracing faith as he leads Saint Patrick's Day Mass, calling for unity and peace at New York's historic cathedral.
March 15, 2026 Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran, urgently urging world leaders to halt violence after deadly strikes hit schools and civilian areas.
March 7, 2026 Pope Leo picks new Vatican ambassador to US as Trump tensions mount over policies Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, a veteran diplomat, has been named the new Vatican ambassador to the United States, replacing the retiring Cardinal Pierre.
March 6, 2026 Pope Leo says he 'can't comment' on 20-year sentence of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai After Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence imposed by Beijing, Pope Leo XIV said he "can't comment" on the pro-democracy Catholic convert's circumstances.
March 1, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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.