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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
August 16, 2026Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions - Reuters
Excommunications show a Pope Leo unafraid of making firm decisions Reuters
July 2, 2026Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says - Reuters
Members of rebel Catholic group in schism, excommunicated, Vatican says Reuters
July 2, 2026Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church
Thousands of worshippers attended a ceremony in the Swiss Alps as part of the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X.
July 1, 2026San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement - Reuters
San Francisco Catholic church reaches $395 million sex abuse settlement Reuters
June 29, 2026Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants during US-Mexico border Mass - Reuters
Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants during US-Mexico border Mass Reuters
June 27, 2026Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
June 11, 2026Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit
Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.
June 10, 2026Pope 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 Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable' - Reuters
Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable' Reuters
April 7, 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, 2026At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war - reuters.com
At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war reuters.com
April 4, 2026