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Pope urges direct Ukraine–Russia talks in Christmas peace appeal

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In his first Christmas address to crowds in St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo called on Ukraine and Russia to find the courage to hold...

Pope urges global recognition of Palestinian state as only path to lasting peace

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Pope Leo XIV has issued his strongest appeal yet for international recognition of a Palestinian state, saying a two-state solution remains the only viable...

Pope Leo and Charles pray together in Sistine Chapel

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King Charles and Pope Leo made history by praying side by side in the Sistine Chapel — the first time leaders of the Church...

Putin holds phone call with Pope

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Kiev is seeking escalation and targeting civilian infrastructure, the Russian president told the pontiff, according to the Kremlin. Ukraine is deliberately escalating the ongoing conflict...

American Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV in historic vatican ceremony

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In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected pope, becoming the first pontiff born in North...

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