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 Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wave from a balcony during their meeting in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 9, 2025.

Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks

 Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles in St Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican June 29, 2025

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Who Stands with Israel? Evangelicals Fill the Vatican’s Moral Void

Many had great hopes as Pope Leo XIV seemed ready to renew Catholicism's commitment to interreligious solidarity, but when missiles began raining down on Tel Aviv, those hopes were quickly tested.

 Pope Leo XIV holds general audience in St. Peter's Square

Pope Leo, in first month, makes a break in style from Francis - analysis

"Leo is taking his time," Rev. Mark Francis, told Reuters. "While he is going to continue in the path indicated by Pope Francis, his disposition is very different."

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States looks on from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza

In his first Sunday message on May 11, the new pope called for an immediate ceasefire and for the release of all Israeli hostages held by the militant group Hamas.

 Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.

The legacy of Pope Francis, marking a month since his passing - opinion

It is unfortunate that in his twilight years, the more disputable aspects of his views and conduct came increasingly to the fore, overshadowing gestures of goodwill and rights.

 AT A ceremony in 2016 where he presented his credentials as Israel’s ambassador to the Vatican, Oren David gifts Pope Francis with a replica of a sixth-century hanukkiah found in the Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi

Personal trainer shocked to learn his client became Pope Leo XIV

Masella recalled, "I trained the future pontiff—it's incredible, but to me, he was just another client".

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

US Vice President Vance invites Pope Leo, an American, to visit home

After meeting Leo, Vance met on Monday with officials at the Vatican's Secretariat of State, the Church's top diplomatic office

 Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican, May 19, 2025.

Israel-Lebanon peace is far off, and photo of Druze-Lebanese handshake shows it - analysis

“This is typical behavior by Israeli media at similar international events. There’s no need to amplify such falsehoods and serve the Israeli enemy,” Lebanon claimed.

 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Herzog meets with JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV at inauguration in Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass was on Sunday. Ahead of it, Herzog highlighted his family's ties to diplomatic relations with the Holy See.

 US Vice President JD Vance and Israeli President Isaac Herzog

We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews, but he could be just the pope for us - opinion

The new pontiff resumed his predecessor’s calls for a ceasefire in his first Sunday address. Official church policy on Israel or the war is unlikely to change.

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States looks on from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo invokes spirit of Nostra Aetate in hope of renewed Jewish-Catholic ties - editorial

Every year, Jews have an opportunity to "wipe the slate clean" - it seems that the new Pope is also taking the same approach.

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

President Herzog plans to attend the Pope’s official inauguration ceremony

Herzog is expected to participate in the event alongside other foreign leaders. 

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.