Tag: Pope Leo XIV

“Today There Are Entire Peoples Humiliated by the Greed of Others” Claims Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV presided this Sunday in Rome over his first ‘Corpus Christi’ since his election and, in his homily, he denounced the “indifferent pride” of the rich of the world before “entire peoples humiliated by the greed of others.” RELATED: Pope Leo XIV Calls To Support the Peace After Israel’s Aggression on Iran “Today, […]
June 22, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Calls To Support the Peace After Israel’s Aggression on Iran
Following the escalation of tensions with mutual attacks between Israel and Iran, Pope Leo XIV made an urgent call on both nations to act responsibly and prioritize peace, urging them to show common sense in the face of the serious deterioration of the situation. RELATED: ALBA Condemns Israeli Attacks on Iran: A Threat to Regional […]
June 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV and Putin Discuss Peace in Ukraine: A Call for Diplomacy Rooted in Shared Christian Values
Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first phone conversation, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and a Russian gesture to promote peace in Ukraine amid efforts to address humanitarian needs and uphold Christian values. Related: Second Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks Ends with Agreements on POWs At a critical moment for global peace, […]
June 4, 2025

Indigenous People Ask Leo XIV To Stop the Violence in Protests in Panama
The seven indigenous ethnic groups of Panama have asked Pope Leo XIV to intercede to stop violence against them in the national protests and to urge the government of Jose Mulino to establish a genuine dialogue to resolve the current crisis. RELATED: Panamanian Workers and Social Movements Unite in Fierce March Against Mulino’s Neoliberal Agenda […]
May 24, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Begins His Pontificate With a Grand Eucharistic Celebration
This past Sunday marked a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church as Papa León XIV officially commenced his pontificate. Following his election as the 267th pope by the cardinal conclave on May 8, 2023, León XIV takes the mantle from his predecessor, the late Pope Francisco, who passed away on April 21. […]
May 18, 2025

African Union Congratulates Pope Leo XIV and Looks Forward To Continue Collaborating
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulated Leo XIV on Saturday on his election as the new pontiff of the Catholic Church, and expressed the continental organization’s desire to continue collaborating with the Holy See. RELATED: Pope Leo Celebrates His First Mass in the Sistine Chapel In a brief statement […]
May 10, 2025

President Maduro Asks The New Pope For The Prompt Canonization Of Venezuelan Blesseds
Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro, asked this Thursday the new pope, Leo XIV, the “prompt concretion” of the canonizations of the Venezuelan blesseds José Gregorio Hernández and Carmen Rendiles, approved by the late pontiff Francisco in February and March last, respectively. RELATED: Meet Pope Leo XIV: Former Cardinal Prevost’s Path to Papacy “With filial respect, we […]
May 8, 2025

Leo XIV Calls for Peace and a Church Open to All
‘We still hear in our ears that weak, but always courageous voice of Pope Francis blessing from Rome,’ he said. Robert Francis Prevost, the U.S.-born cardinal who also holds Peruvian citizenship, chose the name Leo XIV for his papacy. From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he delivered a lengthy speech to thousands of faithful […]