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Pope Leo’s first international trip could be to Lebanon, cardinal says

Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Lebanon this year on his first foreign trip, according to the country’s Catholic cardinal

The Independent UK

Pope Leo to live in Vatican ‘flatshare’ when he moves into papal apartments

It is thought to be the first time in modern history a pope will share the palace’s third-floor living quarters

The Independent UK

Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV has asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine

The Independent UK

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What we have learnt from 100 days of Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost marks his 100th day as Pope Leo this weekend

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV prays for peace as US-Russia summit over Ukraine war gets underway

Pope Leo XIV is praying for a peaceful end to the “increasingly deafening violence” of wars around the world

The Independent UK

Who Is Robert Sullivan? Priest Accused Of Grooming Stripper And Paying Her £215,000 In Hush Money

Robert Sullivan, a long-serving Alabama priest, is under Vatican investigation after being accused of grooming a 17-year-old stripper and paying her over £215,000 in hush money.

International Business Times UK

‘He is keeping his cards close to his chest’: Pope Leo’s first three months

The Augustinian emphasis on unity, listening, community and collaboration appears to be guiding the new pontiff

The Guardian - UK

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A half-million young Catholics invade Rome, awaiting Pope Leo XIV at Holy Year youth festival

Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics are pouring into a vast field on Rome’s outskirts for the highlight of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year

The Independent UK

Up To A Million Young Catholics Expected For Grand Pope Leo Vigil

Up to a million young Catholic believers are expected Saturday for a night-time vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, the culmination of a week-long pilgrimage, a key event in the Jubilee holy year.

International Business Times

Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon neutral state

A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

Euronews

Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms

A survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the American hometown of Pope Leo XIV

The Independent UK

"Half of my young fans were big Swifties, and now they’re doing goth make-up." Bambie Thug on converting Taylor Swift fans, leaving the Vatican "on read" and why they have a "doodle arm"

Nu gen singer-songwriter Bambie Thug gives us a brief but tantalising glimpse into their world

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Italy OKs Vatican plan to turn Rome field into solar farm to meet Vatican City's electricity needs

Italy has agreed to a Vatican plan turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) plot of land north of Rome into a vast solar farm that will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of Vatican City

The Independent UK

Vatican Embraces Social Media 'Digital Missionaries'

Sister Albertine, a youthful French Catholic nun, stood outside the Vatican, phone in hand, ready to shoot more videos for her hundreds of thousands of followers online.

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Around 500,000 young pilgrims expected to flock to Rome and Vatican City for Youth Jubilee

More than half a million young Catholics are expected to attend the Youth Jubilee, which kicked off on Tuesday evening with a mass by the Pope in St Peter's Square.

International Business Times

Tens Of Thousands In Rome For Vatican's Jubilee Of Youth

Tens of thousands of young Catholics from all over the world gathered on Tuesday in Rome for a week of pilgrimage during the Vatican's Jubilee of Youth -- an event that takes place every 25 years.

The Independent UK

How Pope Leo XIV was welcomed at Vatican festival for influencers

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Pope Leo XIV mobbed by Catholic influencers at Vatican festival

Pope Leo XIV received a rock star’s welcome at Vatican’s festival of Catholic influencers

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The Independent UK

Vatican reports good profit on investments and real estate as the pope tackles a financial crisis

The Vatican office that manages investments and real estate properties on Tuesday reported a profit of 62 million euros (around $63 million) in 2024, up 16 million euros from 2023

The Independent UK

Vatican asked to defrock priest charged with killing homeless man who was set on fire

The priest allegedly struck the victim on the head with an axe, doused him in flammable liquid and set him on fire

The Guardian - US

Late Jesuit global leader didn’t stop known child molester from becoming priest – court documents

Pedro Arrupe is a candidate for sainthood, but an abuse victim’s lawsuit turned up evidence that he didn’t prevent child molester Donald Dickerson from being ordained after learning of allegations

International Business Times

Vatican Hardens Tone On Israel After Gaza Parish Strike

An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and blame it more directly in the dragging war -- a break from its traditional diplomacy strategy.

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Doctor Involved In Pope Leo’s Miracle Breaks Silence With Surprising Statement

The news has sparked religious uproar between Christians and Catholics, with everyone happy for the child’s recovery, but with a large faction claiming that prayers should not be made to humans or priests past or present.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin

Pope Leo XIV has marked the 56th anniversary of man’s arrival on the moon Sunday with a visit to the Vatican astronomical observatory in Castel Gandolfo and a call to astronaut Buzz Aldrin

The Independent UK

Yellowstone actor Josh Lucas marries meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo inside Vatican City

The couple dated for two years before Lucas proposed in June 2024

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