The Latest Breaking News from the Holy See

Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders invited to join Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. Initially aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, Trump says it will also resolve conflicts globally. The Vatican’s secretary of state has said the pope needs time to consider whether to take part.

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine remained ‘committed to a real peace’ after US president hints he could walk away from Kyiv

Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war

The two met in person for the first time, in what the Holy See described as a "cordial" encounter.

Pope Leo XIV has met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and the two discussed the urgent need for assistance to civilians in Gaza and a two-state solution to end the conflict

Momentous state visit to Holy See understood to be deeply significant for monarch personally and celebrates Papal Jubilee held every 25 years

Charles will become the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation, as part of the state visit.

Charles becomes the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation

The King will become the first British monarch to pray at a public service with the Pope since the Reformation