Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Pope Leo XIV is firmly committed to steering the world away from conflict, following a 45-minute meeting with the Pontiff at the Vatican. Speaking to journalists afterwards, Mr Martin said: …
US President Donald Trump has declined to apologise for his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, following the pontiff’s appeal to end violence in the Iran conflict, reports RTE. “There’s nothing to apologise for. He’s wrong,” …
Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders in his Easter message to end ongoing conflicts and abandon ambitions for power, conquest, and domination, reports RTE. Addressing thousands gathered in St Peter’s Square, the pope warned …
Pope Leo XIV expressed profound grief over the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed and 17 others injured during a Mass celebrating the start …
Pope Leo XIV has urged for humanitarian assistance to be delivered to the Gaza Strip and called for an end to the “heartbreaking” suffering of its people, as he led his first general audience in …
Pope Leo XIV has committed to preserving the core doctrines of the Catholic Church while encouraging it to confront contemporary issues directly. He also criticised economic models that he believes harm the environment and the …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met for 30 minutes with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the inauguration events for Pope Leo XIV, reports RTE. This marked the first face-to-face …
Today, May 18th, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was formally installed as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church during a grand Mass in St. Peter’s Square, marking the official start of his papacy. The first …
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 10, 2025, becoming the first American pontiff. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, warmly congratulated the new pope, …
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, was elected the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church on May 10, 2025, marking a historic moment as the first American pope, according to RTÉ. The …
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