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Pope Leo XIV opens status check on Pope Francis' contentious opening to civilly remarried Catholics

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures

The Independent UK · 12h ago

Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year - from The Pope to Mark Carney

IN FOCUS : Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Nobel Peace Prize haunted by the 'spectre' of Trump

Donald Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize continues, despite minimal chances of being awarded. The Norwegian Nobel Committee faces scrutiny in choosing this year's laureate amidst Trump's actions and policies. While some speculate the prize may go to humanitarian efforts, others suggest a more controversial choice could emerge. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

It’s Time for the Catholic Church to Distribute the Loaves

The Vatican holds an estimated $73 billion in assets. That is an institution with the resources to move policy, fund organizing, and match the moral urgency of its own documents.

Texas Observer · Oct 5

Thousands of pilgrims make overnight journey to Luján ahead of Pope Leo’s visit

Thousands of pilgrims walked through the night to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan in Argentina, weeks before Pope Leo's planned visit in November 2026.

Euronews · Oct 5

What 1,000 years of golden roses tell us about popes’ authority and influence, from Leo IX to Leo XIV

Almost every ceremonial object or ornament of the medieval papal monarchy has disappeared or lost its original purpose. Yet one survives: the golden rose.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

Pope Francis' journal entries from his time in the Vatican and years before will be published this fall

The Independent UK · Oct 5

'I have complete confidence in Jordan': Le Pen backs Bardella after three days of silence

After three days of silence, the National Rally's French presidential candidate has responded to Mediapart's release of new alleged evidence of antisemitic remarks by the party leader.

Euronews · Oct 4

Increasing influence: Italy marks 800 years since death of Saint Francis of Assisi

Ceremonies and events are being held in Assisi throughout the day in honour of Italy's patron saint. The festivities form part of the Franciscan Jubilee Year, proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV.

Euronews · Oct 4

Pope vs Anthropic: Why 'AI consciousness' is dividing Silicon Valley and Vatican

Anthropic has spent months consulting religious scholars and other experts about how AI systems should behave and what values they should follow. The company has held private discussions with scholars from around the world and required participants to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to the Times. The effort comes as Anthropic…

The Times of India · Oct 3