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Pope Leo XIV Dons White Sox Hat During Public General Audience in Vatican

Chicago got a spiritual boost Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Germany's ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jäger to head intelligence service, reports say

According to media reports, the German ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Jäger, is to take over as head of the Federal Intelligence Service. His predecessor Bruno Kahl will move to the Vatican as ambassador.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signalling he is continuing Vatican's controversial accord

Pope Leo XIV has made his first appointment of a Chinese bishop

The Independent UK

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Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at Vatican

Milei's visit to the Vatican comes as part of his 10-day European tour, including visits to Spain and France, and Israel.

Euronews

Israel says it has retrieved the body of a Thai hostage kidnapped into Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023

The Independent UK

Can Pope Leo XIV solve the Vatican funding crisis? Here’s how the Holy See manages money

The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds, and it's got a big budget problem

The Independent UK

Can an American pope apply US-style fundraising and standards to fix troubled Vatican finances?

One of the greatest challenges facing Pope Leo XIV is financial

The Independent UK

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Pope meets with child protection advisory board amid survivor calls for zero tolerance on abuse

Pope Leo XIV has met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission for the first time amid questions about his past handling of abuse and demands from survivors that he enact a true zero tolerance for abuse policy across the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV Ushers in Era of Cautious Reform as Vatican Faces £66m Deficit

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, takes a cautious, listening-first approach, sidestepping Francis' bold style. Can he unify a divided Church and fix Vatican finances?

International Business Times UK

Ukraine war briefing: Don’t be weak, Zelenskyy tells allies, after Putin threats

Ukrainian attacks again cut off power to Russian-held areas of Zaporizhzhia; more video and pictures from Operation Spiderweb drone storm. What we know on day 1,198

The Guardian - AU

White Sox Pray Pope Leo Brings Baseball to Vatican City

God may not be a White Sox fan, but Pope Leo XIV is. Chicago hopes it can take advantage of a sudden international opportunity—real or not.

Sports Illustrated

Cyclists receive Pope Leo XIV's blessing in historic Giro d'Italia finale

Pope Leo XIV blessed 159 cyclists in the Giro d'Italia as they rode through the Vatican gardens, honouring the original event planned by Pope Francis.

Euronews

American Catholics Fuel Vatican Shift While Trump's 'Luxury Economy' Drives Up Import Prices

Discover the historic election of the first American pope and the impact of President Trump's new trade policies in 2025. Explore how these major events affect global faith and economic landscapes.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV updates his Peruvian citizen registration with his new Vatican address

Pope Leo XIV has not forgotten about his responsibilities as a Peruvian citizen

The Independent UK

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The Latest: NPR and stations file lawsuit against Trump, arguing ending federal funding is illegal

National Public Radio and three local stations filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal

The Independent UK

Who does the pope support? Doubts over Leo’s football club during audience with Napoli

Napoli clinched its fourth Serie A title following a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday

Al Jazeera

Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy

Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV declares himself Roman, completing ceremonial steps as Bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman, the last step in the process of establishing himself as the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church. He also prayed for Chinese Catholics, emphasising unity with the Holy See.

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The Independent UK

Pope prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues

Pope Leo XIV is praying for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See

The Independent UK

Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio

Euronews

Why Russia is unlikely to let the Vatican mediate peace talks with Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, yet Russia's stance towards the Vatican is likely to prove an obstacle.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP report on abuse case handled by Pope Leo. Victims say he helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV’s record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

The Independent UK

'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV's record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine and Russia exchange 800 PoWs in largest prisoner swap of war so far

Russian foreign minister continues to question Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as first phase of ‘1,000 for 1,000’ deal takes places

International Business Times

Vatican's Diplomatic Arm Eyes Return To Fore With Ukraine Talks

Whether or not Russia and Ukraine peace talks actually take place at the Vatican, the mere suggestion it could play host reflects a fresh diplomatic impetus under new pope Leo XIV. Fresh from his election as the first US pope in history, Leo offered last week to mediate between leaders…

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