Vatican
Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago’s South Side, repeatedly advocated after his selection last year for the release of the Israeli hostages.
Pope Leo apologizes for Church's historic role in slavery
Pope Leo meets Rubio amid growing tensions with Trump over Iran
Pope Leo dismisses latest Trump attack, to meet with Rubio Thursday
Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Meet Pope Leo XIV
President Isaac Herzog will visit the Vatican on Thursday to meet Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, focusing on hostages, antisemitism, and protecting Christians in the Middle East.
Grapevine, August 24, 2025: An OK Israeli
Movers and shakers in Israeli society
The brand that made porcelain for the Vatican and Titanic tiles launches in Israel
German brand Villeroy & Boch, known for Vatican porcelain and Titanic-surviving tiles, launches its FLEUR Dopamine collection in Israel – pastel floral designs blending luxury with everyday use.
Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks
Zelensky and Leo held talks in Castel Gandolfo, a small Italian hill town near Rome, where the pope is taking a two-week vacation.
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
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, 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."
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.
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.
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".
