Pope Leo XIV

USA

Trump says the pontiff's words help Iran, make world 'less safe'

In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

06/05/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV prays with Archbishop of Canterbury in historic encounter

The papal audience at the Vatican comes in the 60th anniversary year of the first formal ecumenical statement between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.

27/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV ends Africa tour with open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV held a mass in Malabo, marking the end of his 11-day Africa tour.

23/04/2026

Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV condemns ‘lust for power’ in Equatorial Guinea

The Holy Father of the Catholic Church made a stop in the final leg of his four-country tour of Africa. Equatorial Guinea is a secular country, with around three-fourths of its population Catholic.

22/04/2026

Europe News

Rome summons Russian ambassador over insults against Meloni

Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.

21/04/2026

Cinema

'Aldeas': Martin Scorsese’s Pope Francis film to premiere at Vatican

The Vatican will screen the film 'Aldeas', which features Pope Francis' last on-screen interview. The premiere takes place on the one-year anniversary of his death.

21/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV holds a giant open air Mass in Angola

Tens of thousands of people attended a giant open-air mass by Pope Leo XIV outside the Angolan capital.

20/04/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV heads to historical shrine, center of African slave trade

Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV says it is 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation.

18/04/2026

USA

White House vs the pope: What is behind the Catholic just war doctrine

Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought.

17/04/2026

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Cameroon sees mass turnout for Pope Leo XIV visit as he calls for peace

Cameroon saw thousands of faithful gather on Wednesday 16 April at Bamenda’s airfield, where Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open‑air Mass and called for a “decisive change of course” towards peace.

17/04/2026

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV slams 'tyrants' ransacking world on Cameroon visit

On arrival in the country on Wednesday, the pope appealed to Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses.

16/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

16/04/2026

Europe News

Trump accuses Italy’s Meloni of not having 'courage' to back Iran war

Donald Trump attacks European ally Meloni for refusing to back the war on Iran and for defending Pope Leo XIV, sparking a rare show of unity among Italian parties.

15/04/2026

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In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit.

15/04/2026

Algeria

Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during pope's visit, sources say

No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security.

14/04/2026