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New York December 2, 2025

Pastor announces gender transition during service with congregation: 'Giving up pretending to be a man'

Methodist pastor in Rochester announces transgender transition during Sunday service, revealing plans to identify as Phillippa and use she/her pronouns.

Latin America December 2, 2025

Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call

Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.

Africa December 2, 2025

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.

Pope Leo XIV December 2, 2025

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

Campus Radicals December 1, 2025

Catholic college defends hosting 'Trans Day of Remembrance' event

Catholic college faces criticism for hosting Trans Day of Remembrance event, sparking heated debate over LGBTQ+ inclusion at religious institutions.

Pope Leo XIV November 30, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

VIDEO November 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut, Lebanon

Pope Leo landed in Lebanon after a four-day trip to Turkey. ( Host broadcaster via Reuters.)

Pope Leo XIV November 30, 2025

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

Pope Leo XIV November 29, 2025

Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam

Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.

Pope Leo XIV November 28, 2025

Pope Leo joins Eastern and Western patriarchs in Turkey to pray for Christian unity

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey's ancient Nicaea site where Christian leaders pray for unity, commemorating the 1,700-year anniversary of the historic council.