European, US leaders welcome Pope offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks, Italy’s Meloni says

European, US leaders welcome Pope offer to host Russia-Ukraine talks, Italy’s Meloni says

European and US leaders have welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s readiness to host Russia-Ukraine talks at the Vatican, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday. Meloni’s office said European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, spoke to US President Donald Trump after he had a call … Read more

The journey of Pope Leo XIV, successor of Pope Francis: From Chicago to the Vatican

The journey of Pope Leo XIV, successor of Pope Francis: From Chicago to the Vatican

As white smoke emanated out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel and the traditional Habemus Papam was proclaimed on May 8, Pope Leo XIV officially became the successor of Pope Francis. Originally Robert Francis Prevost, the 69-year-old pontiff has taken the papal name Leo XIV, becoming the first American to ascend to the highest … Read more

Pope Leo XIV: The first American elected to lead the Catholic church

Pope Leo XIV: The first American elected to lead the Catholic church

The Roman Catholic Church elected a new Pope on Thursday evening as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and bells rung from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, as thousands erupted in cheers at the St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected the 267th pope … Read more