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Pope Leo XIV awarded Liberty Medal during ceremony in Philadelphia

Jul 3

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Questions grow about why ICE agents arrested a Texas nun

Jul 2

Pope Leo XIV meets with actor Matthew McConaughey

Pope Leo XIV met Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey in St. Peter's Basilica.

Aug 6

Pope names Mexican-American woman to lead Vatican communications

Jun 3

Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

May 26

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto

May 25

Pope celebrates anniversary with visit to Pompeii to pray at shrine

May 8

Vatican, State Department stress solid ties after Rubio, pope meeting

May 7

Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death

Apr 21

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Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and 'missionary spirit' during inaugural mass

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Brier Creek church carries on as power outage darkens the area

With no power, church members opened the sanctuary curtains to let in sunlight. Some used phone flashlights to help illuminate the room.

Apr 19

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Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace.

Apr 16

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Pope Leo doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues

President Trump has criticized Pope Leo for his stance on the Iran war.

Apr 15

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Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.

Apr 11

Triangle congregations find comfort on Easter as Pope Leo urges global peace

As Pope Leo marked his first Easter with a call for peace, churches across central North Carolina filled with worshippers seeking hope.

Apr 5