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Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru in early November

Pope Leo XIV arrives for Cardinal Camillo Ruini's funeral, in Saint Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope Leo says ‘thanks be to God’ for interim US-Iran peace deal

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped the interim deal between the US and Iran will end the conflict for good.

Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid, but should have taken more photos

Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny on June 8, the Vatican said on June 9.

Pope Leo names first lay woman to lead Vatican department

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

Pope Leo, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo XIV presents his highly anticipated first encyclical spanning artificial intelligence, war and slavery.

Popes having their say on turning points in history

Pope Leo's first encyclical aims to address ethical and social challenges as artificial intelligence rapidly develops worldwide.

Pope to release key manifesto on artificial intelligence

Pope Leo has repeatedly warned of the dangers of AI since his election in 2025.

Pope visits Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’

Pope Leo will travel to Acerra, where hazardous waste – often from the wealthy north – has long been set alight or buried.

Pope Leo to address rise of AI in first major text on May 25

Pope Leo has warned about the risks of AI several times in his papacy.

Pope Leo to visit France Sept 25-28

Pope Leo will travel to Paris for a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations’ culture agency Unesco.

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