Pope Leo decries use of military force in fiery 'state of the world' speech
Leo, the first US pope, said the weakness of international organizations in the face of global conflicts was "a particular cause for concern."
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Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to address Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast's Mar-a-Lago event
Gaza’s tiny Christian community struggles to survive after war
Christian communities grow slowly as share of population falls in Middle East, North Africa
Vatican, Hezbollah flags wave: Pope Leo calls for peaceful dialogue during Beirut visit
Pro-Hezbollah media focused on the Pope's message of dialogue but fears the visit will be merely symbolic, failing to address the "real challenges" facing the country.
Bribery trial of Unification Church head starts in South Korea
Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja is on trial in South Korea, accused of bribing former First Lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury items like Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
Abductors kill priest in Nigeria after a month in captivity, church leader says
Archbishop Henry Ndakuba said Venerable Edwin Achi, seized with his wife and daughter from their home in Kaduna state on October 28, was murdered after spending about a month in captivity.
Over 1,000 people, the largest-ever US evangelical delegation set to visit Israel, FOZ says
About 1,000 pastors and influencers will attend a weeklong training and solidarity visit starting December 2.
Pope Leo to meet Christian leaders in trip across Middle East in bid for unity
The first US pope will attend a celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of a landmark early Church council, held in modern Turkey.
Pope Leo begins first foreign trip with visit to Turkey, Lebanon
On his first trip abroad as pontiff, Pope Leo travels to Turkey and Lebanon, calling for Middle East peace and Christian unity as global attention follows closely.
Vatican calls for exclusive marriages, condemns polygamy, polyamory
Pope Leo says to the world's catholics they should only marry once and should not have multiple relationships.
Pope Francis' popemobile turned into mobile clinic for Gaza children
"We're pleased that we have here a serious contribution towards the healthcare of children in Gaza," Caritas Secretary-General Alistair Dutton told a press conference in Bethlehem.
At least 50 pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school escape, church says
Friday's incident in Niger state was the largest mass kidnapping of school children since the March 2024 abduction of students in northern Kaduna state.
What's behind Nigeria's latest school abductions, church attack? - explainer
Here’s what to know about the recent wave of kidnappings and deadly attacks in Nigeria, who is behind them, and how the government is responding to the worsening security crisis.
