Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
The Chinese government is increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled church while tightening surveillance and restrictions...
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Pope Leo calls out ‘delusion of omnipotence’ fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Leo in a Saturday vigil for peace, called out the "delusion of omnipotence" he claimed is fueling war."In prayer,...
Pope Leo XIV invokes Pope Francis’ final words in Easter plea against growing ‘indifference’ to war
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Easter blessing as pontiff on Sunday, calling for peace and urging the world not...
Pope Leo picks new Vatican ambassador to US as Trump tensions mount over policies
People Leo XIV on Saturday announced the appointment of the Vatican’s new ambassador, Apostolic Nuncio, to the U.S. to help...
Pope Leo calls for Christians to treat foreigners with kindness as he closes Catholic Holy Year
Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year on Tuesday by urging Christians around the world to help people...
Pro-life leader praises Vatican’s ‘inspiring’ anti-abortion Nativity scene: ‘It’s really beautiful’
FIRST ON FOX: The leader of an international pro-life organization lauded the Nativity scene set up by the Vatican that...
Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call
Pope Leo has spoken out about the dangers of military action by the U.S. in overthrowing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro...
Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘divine gift of peace’ in maiden visit to Middle East
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence Monday as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region, as...
Reporter’s Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon
Early on Sunday, we learned the Vatican’s chartered Airbus 320, which had ferried Pope Leo XIV, his entourage and 80...
Pope Leo tours Istanbul’s famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam
Pope Leo XIV visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering...
Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands
Pope Leo XIV is using his very first foreign trip to make a statement that blends symbolism with geopolitical consequences....
Chinese underground church pastor, father of US citizens, detained by authorities, family says
The pastor of one of China's biggest underground evangelical churches was arrested Friday in what appears to be a roundup...
Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks
The Vatican’s top diplomat on Monday condemned both Hamas’ "inhuman and indefensible" Oct. 7 attacks and Israel’s "ongoing massacre" in...
Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed a 15-year-old computer genius the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, along with another popular Italian figure...
Pope Leo opts to share papal residence with four associates, breaking with tradition
Pope Leo XIV is shaking up tradition at the Vatican — moving into a newly renovated papal apartment and bringing four...
