Trump Opens Another War Front: The Pope and the Vatican, Leo XIV Responds: «I Am Not Afraid of the Trump Administration»

Apr 13, 2026 09:53

During the flight to Algeria on April 13 Leo XIV opted for a clear approach: avoiding personal confrontation and reaffirming the nature of his mission. Photo: Vatican Media

Analysis Opinion•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Ceasefire on the Brink: Pope Leo XIV, Global Powers and the Moral Battle Over War in the Middle East

What distinguishes the present moment is not only the danger of renewed escalation, but the convergence of multiple crises: military, economic, diplomatic and moral

Apr 09, 2026 12:25

Jorge Enrique Mújica

General Audience•Pope Leo XIV

Holiness and the Evangelical Counsels Explained in Light of the Second Vatican Council by Pope Leo XIV

The Pope’s General Audience, April 8, 2026, on holiness and the evangelical counsels

Apr 08, 2026 10:49

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV “responds” to Trump’s threat regarding Iran’s extinction: here is what he said

The Pope’s remarks echoed and reinforced his Easter message delivered during the Urbi et Orbi on April 5, where he had already called on those with the power to wage war to lay down their arms and choose dialogue

Apr 07, 2026 17:58

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

Two interpretations of the empty tomb, only one to choose: Pope Leo XIV’s reflection

Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Monday, April 6, 2026

Apr 06, 2026 19:27

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

What did Pope Leo XIV say in his first Easter Urbi et Orbi blessing? These were his thoughtful words

Urbi et Orbi Message of Pope Leo XIV on the Occasion of Easter 2026

Apr 05, 2026 21:59

ZENIT Staff