Pope Leo XIV16 hrs agoHuge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air MassThe pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.16 hrs ago1 day agoPope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrantsOn the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".1 day ago6 days agoPope Leo honours dedicated Maidstone volunteerA woman from Maidstone is one of several people to receive an honour for their volunteering efforts.6 days ago27 May 2026Pope Leo inspects Ferrari's first fully electric vehicleLuxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric car - the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce. 27 May 202627 May 2026Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slaveryThe West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.27 May 202625 May 2026Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teachingThe pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.25 May 202622 May 2026Pope Leo has 'genuine desire' for end of wars - Irish PMTaoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning before meeting the Pope in the Papal Library.22 May 20267 May 2026Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran warLeo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies. 7 May 20265 May 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacksTrump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.5 May 2026...