Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language
Pope Leo XIV used his first audience with news outlets on Monday to appeal to journalists to help cool the heated language of today’s media landscape.
The comments once again echoed some of the themes highlighted by his predecessor, Pope Francis, as Leo backed a free press to enable informed decisions and renewed his calls for a more peaceful world.
The Vatican Financial Mess Pope Francis Couldn’t Fix
The ailing pope was short of breath, sitting beneath a cherished painting of Mary, Untier of Knots, as he worked through a last-ditch plan to disentangle the finances of one of the world’s most opaque bureaucracies.
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
The Catholic Church has a new pope.
American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the 267th pontiff. He has chosen the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced.
The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church...
First American Pope: Cardinal Prevost introduced as Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new pope, set to succeed the late Pope Francis and mark the first time an American has served as pope.
Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV
The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, shortly after white smoke began pouring from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday.
Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.
Next Pope Update: Frontrunner Under Scrutiny Over Resurfaced China Deal
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the current bookmakers' favorite to be the next pope, is facing renewed scrutiny over a deal he made with China seven years ago.
The 70-year-old Vatican Secretary of State has long been in the running as a contender to replace Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic church, which explains why the 2018 deal he made with the Chinese Communist Party is once again under the spotlight.
Newsweek has contacted the Vatican, via email, for comment.
The Context
Trump posts AI image of himself as Pope amid Vatican's search for new pontiff
President Donald Trump appears to have his eye on a new gig after being back in the Oval Office for just over 100 days.
On Friday, the president posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social, and it has gone viral. Less than a week prior to the post, Trump was in Rome attending the funeral for the late Pope Francis. As the Vatican searches for a new pontiff, it seems Trump is jokingly throwing his hat in the ring.
Trump, Zelenskyy meet privately ahead of pope's funeral
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met privately in St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday before attending the funeral for Pope Francis.
French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke to Trump and Zelenskyy before they sat down to talk, according to a video posted by White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung told the press pool traveling with Trump that the two men had a "very productive session." More details about the meeting "will follow," he said...
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, died early Monday morning after a long battle with chronic lung disease and complications from pneumonia. The pope was 88 and had served as pope since 2013. Following his death, the Vatican has begun preparing for the conclave where cardinals will vote on the next pope.