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“The White House threatened the….”: Candace Owens demands answers over reported Pentagon message to Vatican envoy

A new controversy has erupted between Washington and the Vatican. Reports suggest Pentagon officials contacted the Pope's envoy after the Pontiff criticized global power politics. Candace Owens is demanding transparency, asking for the names of White House officials involved. The Pope had spoken out against forceful diplomacy and rising global…

The Times of India

The New 'Avignon Papacy'? Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity to Threaten Vatican and Force Pope's Support

The intense Pentagon meeting where a senior official summoned Pope Leo XIV's ambassador sparked tensions reminiscent of the Avignon Papacy. Explore the global implications for military power.

International Business Times UK

'The Catholic Church Had Better Take Its Side': Pentagon Warned Pope Leo XIV Over Trump Criticism

Pentagon officials reportedly warned the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, leading to a cancelled papal visit

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Middle East set to dominate Macron's first meeting with Pope Leo

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at the Vatican on Thursday for his first official visit since Leo XIV became pope last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss the war in the Middle East and the situation for the region's Christians, as well as France's attempts to legalise assisted…

Radio France Internationale

American-born Pope Leo may not visit US while Trump is president after diplomat meeting disaster: report

The Pope will reportedly spend July 4th visiting with African migrants seeking a new life in Europe rather than attending 250th anniversary celebrations in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo spins basketball on his finger as Harlem Globetrotters teach him classic trick

Pope Leo XIV learned a classic Harlem Globetrotters trick from the US exhibition basketball team as he welcomed them to Vatican City's St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday (8 April).

The Independent UK

Calls Grow For JD Vance Excommunication After Comments On Potential Trump Nuclear Strike Spark Outrage

Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, condemn VP JD Vance's remarks on Iran, sparking nuclear speculation and calls for excommunication.

International Business Times UK

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Can JD Vance Be Excommunicated? What the US Bishops Said About the White House Latest Threat Against Iran as Pope Leo Urges Americans to Call Representatives

Catholic outrage over the Trump administration's Iran rhetoric intensified Tuesday after a powerful message from Pope Leo asking Americans to call their representatives and a forceful statement from Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning the president's threats against civilians and warning that the…

Latin Times

He spent years investigating Opus Dei, a Catholic group accused of a vast conspiracy of abuse. Then Pope Leo asked to meet

Gareth Gore’s 2024 book Opus alleges decades of manipulation, which the group has denied. He believes the pope wanted to send a clear message

The Guardian - US

Hegseth Draws Scrutiny After Claims He Was 'Triggered' by Pope Leo's Anti-War Message Amid Curtailed Pentagon Catholic Services

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash after praying for 'overwhelming violence' at a Pentagon service, sparking a theological clash with Pope Leo XIV.

International Business Times UK

12 Series Featuring Supernatural Tales, Sacred Stories, and Political Religious Intrigue to Watch on Easter Weekend

Here's a Latin Times curated mix of 12 streaming series with supernatural sagas, iconic Bible stories, and enthralling political and religious intrigues

Latin Times

Pope Leo XIV carries cross through all 14 stations at Rome’s Colosseum

Italy witnessed a rare and highly symbolic Good Friday ceremony on 3 April as Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, the first time in decades that a pope has performed the full rite in person.

Euronews

Cuba Frees More than 2,000 Prisoners in Holy Week Following Vatican-Mediated Engagement

The pardons applied to some young people, people over 60, women and foreigners

Latin Times

Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of the new pontiff?

Some would like Leo to be more vocal on world conflict, but others say he uses his influence discreetly

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Nuns who broke back into their Austrian convent ‘are step closer to being able to stay’

Plan for three nuns who escaped from care home last year to go to Rome thought to be positive sign of Vatican’s decision

The Independent UK

Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government

The Cuban government says it will release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis's inclusive tradition

Pope Leo XIV has restored the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests

The Guardian - UK

Calling all sinners: for his latest work, artist Maurizio Cattelan wants people to confess

Italian art provocateur to play priest in Catholic-inspired work that invites people from around world to be absolved

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Pope Leo Delivers Blunt Anti-War Rebuke: 'God Does Not Listen to the Prayers of Those Who Wage War'

Pope Leo XIV delivers a strong anti-war message during his Palm Sunday homily, condemning the use of faith to justify armed conflict and calling for peace

The Times of India

Palm Sunday: Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of those who wage war

On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV told worshippers that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, delivering a strong call for peace during Mass at the Vatican.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV decries the widening gap between the rich and poor in historic Monaco visit

Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the wealthy principality of Monaco to use their resources to promote good in the world. The pontiff became the first head of the Catholic church to visit the territory since Pope Paul III in the 16th century.

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo heads to Monaco 488 years after the last papal visit

Decision to choose small, wealthy – but very Catholic – state for first European trip has baffled some Vatican observers

Euronews

Historic visit of Pope Leo XIV to Munich, first time in almost 500 years

The Pope will be in the Principality of Monaco on Saturday for a symbolic visit that marks the return of a Pontiff after almost five centuries. At the centre, the role of small states in international dialogue, the 'defence of life' and global issues such as war, diplomacy and cooperation

The Independent UK

New Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Pope Leo at the Vatican

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Pope Leo XIV makes a rare 1-day visit to glitzy Monaco

Pope Leo XIV is going to the principality of Monaco for a one-day trip

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