Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV declares Carlo Acutis, “God’s Influencer,”
In a historic ceremony, Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian boy who died in 2006, as the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Acutis, known as “God’s influencer,” was canonized alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati, another young Catholic activist who died a century ago. The ceremony, held in St. Peter’s Square, was attended by […]
Vatican city to welcome thousands as Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati are canonized
The Vatican is set to welcome thousands of pilgrims from around the world as Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati are canonized together on September 7, 2025. This historic event marks the first time a millennial will be declared a saint by the Catholic Church. Acutis, born in London in 1991, was a devout Catholic […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for end to ‘pandemic of arms’ after Minnesota school shooting
Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt appeal for peace and an end to the “pandemic of arms” following a devastating school shooting in Minnesota that claimed the lives of two children and injured 18 others. During his weekly public prayer with crowds in St. Peter’s Square, the first US pope in history spoke in […]
Pope Leo pleads for peace, urges end to Gaza war
In a heartfelt and impassioned plea, Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate end to the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza, urging a permanent ceasefire, the release of captives, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. The Pope’s appeal comes amid escalating violence and human suffering in the region, with millions of people displaced and […]
Madonna Urges Pope to Visit Gaza Before It is Too Late
Pop icon Madonna has made a heartfelt appeal to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to visit the Gaza Strip and bring his “light to the children before it’s too late”. The plea comes amid a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where thousands of children are suffering from malnutrition and starvation due to the ongoing conflict. […]
Gaza’s Catholic Church Attacked, Pope Expresses Spiritual Closeness
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his deep sadness and concern over the recent Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s only Catholic Church, the Holy Family Church, which resulted in the deaths of two people and injured several others. The Pope’s telegram, signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, conveyed his spiritual closeness to the affected community and renewed his […]
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Disregard for International Law
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over the erosion of international law and humanitarian principles, warning that the world is sliding into a dangerous era where power is prioritized over justice. In a social media post, the pontiff lamented the rise of blunt power over international law, saying, “It is disheartening to see today […]
Extremist Group Responsible for Damascus Church Attack
A previously unknown Sunni Muslim extremist group, Saraya Ansar al-Sunna, has claimed responsibility for a devastating suicide attack on the Saint Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, which killed 25 people and wounded dozens more. The attack, which occurred on Sunday, has sent shockwaves through Syria’s Christian community and other minorities. According to a statement released […]
Pope Warns of AI Risks to Young People’s Intellectual Development
Pope Leo XIV has expressed concern about the potential consequences of artificial intelligence on the intellectual development of young people, cautioning that it could damage their grip on reality. In a written message to participants at the second Rome Conference on AI, the pope emphasized the need for careful consideration of AI’s impact on humanity’s […]
Pope Leo XIV’s Fashion Choices Make Waves
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been spotted wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball cap during a public appearance at the Vatican, making him the first pope to make such a casual pairing with his white cassocks in a choice fashion.The pope, born Robert Provost, was photographed smiling in the cap during his […]