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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

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

The Independent UK

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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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.

Euronews

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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…

International Business Times

Pope Leo’s impressive gym routine revealed by ex-personal trainer

The new Pope worked out at the Omega gym in Rome up to three times a week

The Independent UK

Pope Leo accused of failing to ‘properly investigate’ clerical abuse by Chicago victims group

A survivors group questioned if Pope Leo “prioritized protecting children at all”

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‘It would be great’: Trump envisions Pope in an unprecedented diplomatic role

Maybe the Pope can fix things.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach people in Gaza in first general audience at Vatican

International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a widened offensive it has launched in the Strip.

Al Jazeera

A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.

The Independent UK

Inside the Roman gym where the future pope kept a high heart rate and a low profile

The Omega gym in Rome is frequented by residents of the up-market Prati district, plus priests, nuns and monsignors from nearby Vatican City

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The Independent UK

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse turn up calls for reforms from new pope's American hometown

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are amplifying calls for a global zero-tolerance policy and other reforms from the American hometown of the new pope

Euronews

Kyiv to consider the Vatican for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Sybiha tells Euronews

Kyiv is interested in a direct Zelenskyy-Putin face-to-face, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in Brussels on Tuesday, confirming that the Holy See proposed to host the talks.

The Independent UK

Vatican peace talks and a threatened ‘red line’ – what comes after the Trump-Putin phone call?

Volodymyr Zelensky accuses the Kremlin of trying to ‘buy time’ as Vladimir Putin agrees to work towards a memorandum with Kyiv, but no 30-day ceasefire

Latin Times

"On the Right Track": Putin Agrees to Draft Ceasefire Memo After Trump Call on Ukraine War

Trump says Vatican may host negotiations; Ukraine remains silent as Russia signals conditional support for peace deal

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo XIV receives White House invitation in meeting with JD Vance

US vice-president delivers letter from Donald and Melania Trump during talks with pontiff at the Vatican

International Business Times

Pope Meets Vance Ahead Of Ukraine Ceasefire Push

Pope Leo XIV received US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican Monday, ahead of a US-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Independent UK

At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations

Jewish leaders got front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass

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