From Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Amid Gaza’s Agony and UN Genocide Allegations

Sep 18, 2025 18:33

the gates of Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo opened quietly, signaling that Pope Leo XIV would soon depart Photo: Vatican Media

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Pope Leo XIV urges restraint after Charlie Kirk’s murder in the US sparks fears of political violence

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, said the Pope conveyed his condolences during a meeting with the newly accredited U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Francis Burch

Sep 17, 2025 18:24

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Pope Leo XIV sends a message of gratitude to Lampedusa and suggests a visit to the island

The pope’s message was linked to Lampedusa’s bid for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site—a proposal rooted as much in the island’s history as in its humanitarian witness.

Sep 17, 2025 18:22

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Iraqi Christian Killed in Lyon Sparks Renewed Alarm Over Anti-Christian Violence in France

The political response has been muted, though not absent. Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National, denounced the act on social media as the work of an “Islamist,” tying it to what she called France’s failed migration policy

Sep 17, 2025 08:31

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Pope Leo expresses «prayerful closeness» to the Royal Family on the occasion of the funeral of Katharine, The Duchess of Kent

The Holy Father gave thanks to God for «the Duchess’s legacy of Christian goodness, seen in her many years of dedication to official duties, patronage of charities, and devoted care for vulnerable people in society.»

Sep 16, 2025 17:55

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Pope Leo XIV scores 8 out of 10 in US approval poll: here are the results

Leo’s early popularity mirrors the reception Francis enjoyed at the beginning of his papacy in 2013, when Pew also recorded an 84 percent approval rating among U.S. Catholics

Sep 16, 2025 17:53

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From Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Amid Gaza’s Agony and UN Genocide Allegations

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Pope Leo XIV urges restraint after Charlie Kirk’s murder in the US sparks fears of political violence

Pope Leo XIV sends a message of gratitude to Lampedusa and suggests a visit to the island

Iraqi Christian Killed in Lyon Sparks Renewed Alarm Over Anti-Christian Violence in France

Pope Leo expresses «prayerful closeness» to the Royal Family on the occasion of the funeral of Katharine, The Duchess of Kent

Pope Leo XIV scores 8 out of 10 in US approval poll: here are the results