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Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain - Reuters
Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, homeless in Spain Reuters
June 5, 2026Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
June 3, 2026Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
May 27, 2026With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change - Reuters
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change Reuters
May 25, 2026Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo - Reuters
Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope Leo Reuters
May 8, 2026Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death - Reuters
Pope Leo offers thanks for 'great gift' of Francis, one year on from his death Reuters
April 21, 2026A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - Reuters
A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage Reuters
April 17, 2026Pope Leo responds to Trump, saying he will continue to 'speak out'
Trump attacked the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church after he condemned the US president's threat against Iran.
April 13, 2026Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
April 12, 2026Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.
April 5, 2026Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday - Reuters
Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday Reuters
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Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credi
Pope Leo urges Spaniards to to set aside "polarizing narratives" during first papal visit in 15 years
Updated on: June 6, 2026 / 3:40 PM EDT / AP Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop "fanning the flames of polarization" as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil
Pope Leo urges global leaders to shun polarisation, listen to calls for peace
Crowds of people, some waving Vatican and Spanish flags, lined the street as Leo was driven to the Royal Palace. Huge gatherings are expected in the coming days for the first visit to Spain by a pope
Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV's apology for the Catholic Church's historic role in slavery, describing it as an "act of moral courage" that was important in the global pursuit of "truth, human digni