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Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon in first apostolic journey

The visit will include a pilgrimage to İznik, the ancient city of Nicaea, to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, an event considered one of the most significant in the history of Christianity

Pope Leo: bridge-builder

The Pope's title is pontifex, which means bridge-builder, and that is what he is doing

White House rejects Pope’s rebuke on migrant deportations

Pope Leo XIV’s criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policies has drawn a sharp response from the White House press secretary, reigniting tensions between the Vatican and Washington over the treatment of migrants

Archbishop Iannone appointed to influential post of Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops

The post is one of the most significant in the Roman Curia, with the prefect tasked to assist the Pope in the choice of bishops across the world

Jimmy Kimmel suspended from show after Charlie Kirk comments

A practising Catholic, the late-night US TV host and star has been suspended by ABC for his comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk following pressure from the Trump administration, according to reports

Special US report: Catholics leading the way in Education in 2025

From grade school to grad programs, these Catholic educators unite faith and formation by renewing curricula, strengthening Catholic identity, widening access and caring for minds and souls

Germany’s top bishop has first audience with Pope after defending abortion law

Bishop Georg Bätzing recently described the country's law as ‘an intelligent balance’ between the rights of mothers and protection of unborn life

Thousands more embryos could perish due to AI use in IVF

Artificial intelligence technology applied to assisted reproductive procedures could lead to a dystopian future in which thousands of embryos are discarded in a single round of treatment

Scottish prosecution service drops case against first person charged under new abortion ‘buffer zone’ law

The 75-year-old woman was arrested in February while standing outside a hospital with a sign and message offering to talk

Pope Leo back in Vatican after summer break

Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome on Tuesday night at the conclusion of his summer break in the nearby town of Castel Gandolfo.

Pope Leo honours Apollo 11 anniversary with call to Buzz Aldrin

The Holy Father marked the Apollo 11 anniversary by visiting the Vatican Observatory and speaking with astronaut Buzz Aldrin via video call.

US diocese suspends Sunday Mass obligation for those in fear of ICE raids

Nuncio celebrates historic Mass in Canterbury Cathedral in honour of St Thomas Becket

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