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Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican envoy and Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia August 25, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

Peru to welcome Pope Leo with hymn honoring slain nun

FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo attends the \"Canticle of Peace\" event as part of the celebrations marking 800 years since the death of St. Francis of Assisi, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Pope Leo attends the \"Canticle of Peace\" event as part of the celebrations marking 800 years since the death of St. Francis of Assisi, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition government has overseen massive settlement construction in the West Bank.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition government has overseen massive settlement construction in the West Bank.

Pope Leo renews call for Ukraine war to end

Pope Leo said innocent people are being killed and wounded in Ukraine and Russia.
Pope Leo said innocent people are being killed and wounded in Ukraine and Russia.

Cox to replace injured Bethell for Pakistan tests as Root begins new England captaincy stint

Cricket - Fifth T20 International - England v India - Utilita Bowl, Southampton, Britain - July 11, 2026 England's Luke Wood and Jordan Cox celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn
Cricket - Fifth T20 International - England v India - Utilita Bowl, Southampton, Britain - July 11, 2026 England's Luke Wood and Jordan Cox celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Cat Goryn

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November, Vatican says

Pope Leo speaks during a weekly general audience in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Pope Leo speaks during a weekly general audience in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope Leo says he loves US but he is Pope first, American second: Media

Pope Leo said no trip had yet been planned for the United States, but he hoped to visit “soon”.
Pope Leo said no trip had yet been planned for the United States, but he hoped to visit “soon”.

Second Chinese bishop in a week ordained under Vatican-Beijing deal

Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun, 45, was ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Bameng, in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 29, after Pope Leo (above) approved his candidacy in June 2026.
Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun, 45, was ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Bameng, in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 29, after Pope Leo (above) approved his candidacy in June 2026.

Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa

Pope Leo visits the island of Lampedusa, a key entry point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, during a pastoral trip on July 4.
Pope Leo visits the island of Lampedusa, a key entry point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, during a pastoral trip on July 4.

Pope Leo defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier

Pope Leo XIV lays a floral tribute on a grave during his stop at a local cemetery as part of his pastoral visit to the island of Lampedusa, in southern Italy, on July 4.
Pope Leo XIV lays a floral tribute on a grave during his stop at a local cemetery as part of his pastoral visit to the island of Lampedusa, in southern Italy, on July 4.

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