Pope Leo XIV's 2026 Spain Trip to Include Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in 2026, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant-sensitive Canary Islands. Read the full itinerary details and significance of this papal visit.
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Pope Leo XIV Plans 2026 Visit to Spain and Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in 2026, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant-arrival hub of the Canary Islands. Read the full itinerary details and significance of the papal trip.
Pope Leo XIV Plans 2026 Trip to Spain and Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant gateway of the Canary Islands in 2026, fulfilling a wish of his predecessor. Read the latest details.
Pope Leo XIV Launches Reform Agenda, Focuses on Vatican II
Pope Leo XIV outlines a reform-minded path, prioritising Vatican II implementation and synodality. Read the latest on the pontiff's new agenda after the 2025 Holy Year.
Vatican: 33 Million Pilgrims for 2025 Holy Year
The Vatican declares its 2025 Holy Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Discover the details behind the numbers and the rare papal transition that marked the event.
Pope's Concern for Venezuela After Maduro Capture
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Venezuela following the violent capture of President Maduro by US forces. Read the latest on the international fallout.
Swiss Alpine Bar Fire Kills 40 on New Year's Eve
A devastating fire at a Swiss ski resort bar killed 40 and injured 119. Read the emotional testimonies from survivors and officials in the wake of the tragedy.
Pope Leo urges courage for peace talks as Russia bombs Kyiv
In his first Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV made a stark appeal for peace in Ukraine, calling for 'courage' in dialogue. Read his global message on conflict and suffering.
Israel kills Quds Force member in Lebanon strike
Israel's military says it killed a key Iranian Quds Force operative in Lebanon, accusing him of planning attacks. The strike comes as Pope Leo XIV condemns the 'rubble and open wounds' of war in Gaza.
Pope's Christmas Mass Addresses Gaza Crisis
In his inaugural Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the dire plight of Palestinians in Gaza and called for genuine global dialogue to achieve peace. Read his powerful message.
Pope condemns Gaza conditions in inaugural Christmas sermon
In his first Christmas Day Mass, Pope Leo XIV condemned the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for genuine dialogue to end global conflicts. Read his poignant message.
New Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Unity Plea
Dame Sarah Mullally, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, used her Christmas sermon to urge unity over division on immigration. Read her powerful message and the wider calls from church leaders.
Pope's Christmas Homily Condemns War, Highlights Gaza Suffering
In his first Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV condemned the devastation of war, singling out Gaza's humanitarian crisis. He urged peace and criticised leaders who send the young to fight. Read his powerful message.
Pope Leo XIV leads first Christmas mass for thousands
Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Midnight Mass at St Peter's Basilica, while Bethlehem's Manger Square saw a resurgence of festive spirit with 6,000 attendees. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV leads first Christmas mass at St Peter's
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Christmas mass, addressing thousands in Rome and calling for peace. Read the full story of his poignant homily and the global message.
Pope's Christmas plea: Show kindness to strangers and poor
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo urges a global embrace of kindness towards strangers and the marginalised. Read his powerful call for compassion in a divided world.
Pope 'Very Disappointed' by Illinois Assisted Suicide Law
Pope Leo XIV criticises his home state's new 'Deb's Law' on assisted dying, calling for greater respect for life. The move puts the Vatican at odds with a growing US trend.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from key eastern town Siversk
Kyiv's forces pull back from embattled Siversk after inflicting heavy losses. Pope Leo expresses 'sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas ceasefire and Moscow sees new explosions. Read the latest developments.
Pope's Christmas Truce Plea Rejected by Russia
Pope Leo XIV expresses 'great sadness' as Russia rejects Christmas truce calls. Massive drone attacks kill three, including a child, as graves of Ukrainian soldiers are decorated for Christmas.
Pope criticises Illinois assisted suicide law approval
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound disappointment after his home state of Illinois legalises medically assisted suicide. Read his call for greater respect for life.
Secrets of the Conclave review: BBC doc 'infinitely more dull'
A new BBC documentary on the papal conclave is branded far less thrilling than the Hollywood film that preceded it, revealing mundane details that zap the mystery from the ancient ritual.
Pope Leo pledges to uphold predecessor's reformist legacy
Pope Leo XIV signals commitment to a more inclusive Church, honouring Francis's vision in his Christmas speech to Vatican cardinals. Read the full analysis.
Pope's Christmas Address Urges Vatican to Set Aside Ambition
Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas address to urge Vatican cardinals to abandon power struggles and build genuine friendship. Read his gentle critique of Curia culture.
Pope Leo XIV Summons Cardinals for January Consistory
Pope Leo XIV has summoned cardinals to Rome for a two-day meeting in January, marking the unofficial start of his own pontificate. Discover the agenda and significance.
2025's Uplifting Stories: Pope, Mayor, and a Drunk Raccoon
Amid a challenging year, Guardian readers shared their favourite feelgood moments of 2025, from a new Pope's message to a viral raccoon raising funds for charity. Discover the stories that brought joy.
Pope Leo XIV Summons Cardinals for January Assembly
Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for a two-day assembly in January to help govern the Church, marking a new phase in his pontificate. Discover the details and significance.
Richard Moth named new Catholic Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth, 67, as the new Archbishop of Westminster, leading the Catholic Church in England and Wales. He succeeds Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
Bishop Richard Moth named new Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo has appointed Bishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. His installation is set for 14 February 2025.
Pope names Bishop Richard Moth new Archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo appoints Bishop Richard Moth as the new leader of Catholics in England and Wales, succeeding Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Installation set for February 14.
Pope Leo Names Bishop Ronald Hicks New York Archbishop
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks as Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan in a major US church shakeup. Discover the implications.
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