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Pope Leo tells 1.2 million crowd in Madrid that God stands with the poor

Pope Leo arrives to celebrate Holy Mass at Plaza de Cibeles, during his apostolic journey in Madrid on June 7. The mass is expected to be the largest event during his week-long visit to Spain.

US get World Cup prayer as Pope Leo roots for home team

Pope Leo said he will be supporting the US soccer team when the World Cup starts on June 11.

Pope Leo calls for end to polarisation during Spain visit

Spain's Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcoming Pope Leo at the royal palace in Madrid on June 6.

Pope Leo heads to Spain with migrants and polarisation in focus

A banner depicting Pope Leo XIV as police prepares security operations ahead of his upcoming visit, in Madrid, Spain, June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Pope Leo to meet Catholic abuse survivors on Spain trip, Vatican says

A banner depicting Pope Leo XIV as police prepares security operations ahead of his upcoming visit, in Madrid, Spain, June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Pope Leo heads to Spain to stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with migrants

Pope Leo's itinerary includes stops in Madrid, Monsterrat and Barcelona.

Pope to mark centenary of death of ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudi

Pope Leo will celebrate an evening mass at the Sagrada Familia on June 10 to mark the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudi’s death.

Pope Leo names first lay woman to lead Vatican department

Before he died, Pope Francis named two nuns to key Vatican positions.

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo XIV leaves following the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/File Photo

US V-P Vance hails Pope Leo’s AI encyclical as ‘profound’

US Vice-President J.D. Vance said he was happy that the pontiff took the name Leo XIV when he took leadership of the Holy See in 2025.

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