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Marco Rubio expects 'frank' meeting with pope as Trump takes new potshots at Leo
The president accused the pope of "endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people" for criticizing the Iran war.
Pope Leo condemns Iran's killing of protesters
Leo also expressed frustration that U.S. and Iran have not been able to get diplomatic efforts to end the war back on track.
Vance warns the pope should 'be careful' when talking about theology
Vance, who is Catholic, said the pope was wrong in saying Jesus wasn’t on the side of those who wield the sword, pointing to the U.S. helping defeat the Nazis during World War II.
Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' after Trump labels him 'weak' and 'terrible' in feud over Iran war
The first American pontiff vowed to keep up his appeals for peace, which he said were rooted in the gospel.
Pope Leo visits billionaires' tax haven Monaco, urges wealthy to help needy
Leo is the first pope in nearly five centuries to visit the enclave, which has the highest concentration of billionaires in the world.
Cardinal found with forbidden phone during conclave to elect Pope Leo, book says
Clerics taking part in a conclave take a vow not to communicate with the outside world and surrender their phones and all other communication devices during proceedings.
Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment'
The cleaning is expected to be completed by Easter, in the first week of April.
Vatican says it won't participate in Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Pope Leo, the first U.S. pope and a critic of some of Trump’s policies, was invited to join the board in January.
Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia
Only once before, in 1700, has a Holy Year been opened by one pope and closed by another.
Pope asks Rome to welcome foreigners as he closes out 2025
Pope Leo presided over a New Year’s Eve vespers service, giving thanks for the 2025 Holy Year that brought millions to Rome.
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
The U.S.-born pope also lamented the situation for migrants and refugees who "traverse the American continent."
