After arriving in Castel Gandolfo for short mini-break, Pope Leo XIV briefly spoke to reporters about different conflicts ...

Pope Leo XIV told reporters he hoped U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin can find a way to reach a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine when they meet in Alaska.

The new US ambassador to the Holy See may faithfully represent the White House's conservative agenda, but his appointment's ...

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The pontiff is viewed more favorably across party lines, although "consistent with the ideological differences in his ratings ...

As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to meet in Alaska Aug. 15, Pope Leo XIV prayed that world leaders would recognize the impact their actions have on the ...

The Vatican is under scrutiny over allegations of money laundering involving manipulated bank transfers. Former officials ...

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Azerbaijan’s hefty donations to restore Vatican treasures are drawing sharp criticism from Armenian activists, who accuse the ...

Europe and Ukraine’s leaders will speak to US President Donald Trump at a virtual meeting on Wednesday ahead of his summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, as they try to drive home the perils of selling ...

President Donald Trump is at an impasse diplomatically. He has had a hand in resolving or mitigating a number of conflicts throughout the world, and he has demonstrated an ability to put pressure on U ...

The hopes of Leo XIV regarding the two ongoing wars and the goals of the Holy See's “soft diplomacy” aimed at resolving crises through dialogue rather than war are expressed to journalists upon his ...