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David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93
One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.
July 12, 2026Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
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, 2026US VP Vance says the Vatican's views on immigration are 'troubling' - Reuters
US VP Vance says the Vatican's views on immigration are 'troubling' Reuters
July 1, 2026Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions - Reuters
Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' - Reuters
A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' Reuters
May 6, 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Trump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.
May 5, 2026Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says - Reuters
Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says Reuters
May 3, 2026Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit
Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.
April 27, 2026A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - Reuters
A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage Reuters
April 17, 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem Globetrotters
US exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.
April 9, 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, 2026Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic - Reuters
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic Reuters
April 2, 2026Top Vatican cardinal urges Trump, Israel to end war 'as soon as possible' - Reuters
Top Vatican cardinal urges Trump, Israel to end war 'as soon as possible' Reuters
March 18, 2026Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days
Havana says it is in talks with Washington as no fuel has entered the island in three months.
March 13, 2026Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 - Reuters
Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 Reuters
March 10, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war - Reuters
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Reuters
March 5, 2026Top Vatican cardinal calls US-Israeli strikes 'truly alarming' - Reuters
Top Vatican cardinal calls US-Israeli strikes 'truly alarming' Reuters
March 4, 2026Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 - Reuters
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
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David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93
David Willey with Pope John Paul II during a flight from Bulgaria to Rome in 2002 David Willey, who served as a BBC foreign correspondent for more than half a century, has died aged 93. He reported
Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect
Worshippers at a Mass organised by the Society of Saint Pius X in Switzerland on Wednesday The Vatican has excommunicated followers of a conservative Catholic splinter sect, the Society of Saint Pius
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Pope Leo spins basketball on his finger as Harlem Globetrotters teach him classic trick
Pope Leo XIV learned a classic Harlem Globetrotters trick from the US exhibition basketball team as he welcomed them to Vatican City's St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday (8 April). Advertisement During
Pope Leo XIV spends quality time with Harlem Globetrotters as he attempts to spin a basketball on his finger
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During the Vatican General Audience on April 8th, the Harlem Globetrotters brought their signature flair to the Holy See, teaching Pope Leo XIV how to spin a basketball on his fingertip before present
Photos show Pope Leo’s first Easter Mass as pontiff
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue. ___ This is a photo gallery cura
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran
Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful after delivering the Urbi et Orbi blessing - Latin for “to the city of Rome and to the world” - from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at the end of Easter
Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
Thousands of worshippers flocked to St Peter's Square on Sunday to hear Pope Leo XIV deliver his first Easter Mass address as pontiff. Framed by white roses on the central balcony of the Vatican's ba
Pope Leo Emerges as Vocal Critic of Trump's Iran War Strategy
The first American pope takes a firm stance against the escalating conflict, positioning himself as a moral counterweight to the U.S. president. Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:20pm Got story updates? Submit your
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
Pope Leo last May became the first US leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure, he mostly avoided comment about his home country and never once mentioned Pres
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 2 (Reuters) – Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment
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Cuba anuncia la excarcelación de 51 presos por mediación del Vaticano
El Gobierno de La Habana asegura que se trata de una “decisión soberana”. Prisioners Defenders asegura que al menos cinco son presos políticos El régimen cubano ha anunciado este jueves la excarcelac
Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel attends the 17th annual BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File) HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government said Thursday night that it woul
Pope accepts resignation of US bishop who was arrested for alleged financial crimes
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, California ROME -- Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, Cali
Pope Leo accepts resignation of San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of a Catholic bishop in San Diego who was arrested by local authorities on suspicion of stealing $250,000 from his congregation, the Vatican announ
Pope Leo accepts resignation of bishop arrested at US airport accused of stealing $250,000
Hana Shaleta was arrested on March 5 at San Diego's international airport while attempting to leave the U.S., according to a sheriff's office statement Removed from bookmarks From reproductive right
Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Chaldean Catholic bishop of San Diego, California, a decision announced Tuesday by the Vatican after the bishop was arrested on embezzlement and money