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Pope Leo says all of us are migrants during visit to Canary Islands to highlight migrant plight

Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday to draw attention to the dangerous journeys migrants take trying to reach Europe. During his two-day trip to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, the Pope met with migrants who have crossed the Atlantic from West Africa seeking better lives in Europe. The Pope emphasized that migrants should not be treated as statistics or cases. He told the crowd, "You are not mere statistics or files; you are human beings." He bowed in respect to their inherent dignity and called for a humane and welcoming approach to migration. In Arguineguín, a southern port that migrants frequently use, Pope Leo stressed the urgent need for legal and safe pathways for migration. He urged Europe to avoid becoming desensitized to its seas turning into unmarked graves and to recognize that countless people risk […]

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Pope to Release Major Artificial Intelligence Manifesto

Pope Leo XIV will release on Monday, May 26, 2026, his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence titled "Magnifica Humanitas," addressing the ethical and social challenges posed by AI technology. The manifesto, subtitled "Safeguarding Humanity in the Age of AI," calls for strong ethics and regulation in the development of artificial intelligence. Pope Leo XIV has warned of AI's dangers while outlining the Vatican's vision for responsible AI development that protects human dignity and promotes the common good. The document aims to provide guidance on how society can harness the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks. Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the need for human oversight, transparency, and accountability in AI systems, calling for international cooperation on AI governance. The manifesto comes as AI technology rapidly advances, raising concerns about privacy, job displacement, bias, and the potential for misuse. Pope Leo […]

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Fayemi Reveals How He Pushed Obi to Greet Tinubu at Vatican

Former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi has revealed how he encouraged Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to walk with him to greet President Bola Tinubu during Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass at the Vatican. According to accounts shared by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, Fayemi a Papal Knight and devout Catholic spotted President Tinubu seated among other world leaders at St Peter’s Square and told Obi they should go and pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed and followed him to where Tinubu was seated. Fayemi said he decided to break the ice between the two political rivals and show that politics should not destroy basic respect and civility among Nigerians. At the meeting he jokingly welcomed Tinubu saying “Mr President welcome to our church and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.” President Tinubu replied in […]

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Pope Leo says he regrets remarks seen as clash with Trump

Pope Leo XIV has said he regrets that some of his recent comments were interpreted as a response to criticism from US President Donald Trump. He stressed that he is not interested in entering into any kind of public debate with the American leader. Speaking to journalists on his flight to Angola, the pope referred to a speech he delivered in Cameroon about tyrants ransacking the world. He explained that the remarks were written long before Trump said he was not a big fan of the pope. Despite this, Pope Leo noted that many people assumed his words were aimed at Trump. He said it was perceived as if he wanted to start a new argument with the president, which he insisted is not his intention. The pope’s clarification comes amid increased media attention on his comments about global politics […]

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Pope Leo hails Iran ceasefire as a sign of ‘real hope’

Pope Leo XIV has praised the newly announced two‑week ceasefire in the Iran war, calling it a sign of “real hope” after days of intense escalation. Speaking at his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square, the pontiff said he welcomed “with satisfaction” news of the immediate truce between the United States, Iran and their allies. “In light of these past hours of great tension for the Middle East and for the whole world, I welcome with satisfaction, and as a sign of real hope, the announcement of an immediate two‑week truce,” he said. Leo stressed that “only by returning to negotiations can an end to the war be achieved”, urging leaders to seize the window to pursue a lasting political settlement. The Pope’s comments came just hours after he sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran’s […]

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 Pope Leo condemns Gaza suffering in first Christmas sermon

Pope Leo XIV has used his first Christmas Day sermon to denounce the harsh living conditions facing Palestinians in Gaza, drawing a direct link between the biblical story of Jesus’ birth in a stable and the tents now sheltering displaced families. He asked how people could not think of Gaza’s makeshift shelters, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold. Leo, the first pope from the United States, usually keeps his Christmas homilies focused on spiritual themes but made an unusually pointed appeal on the situation in Gaza this year. He has repeatedly said that any lasting solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict must include the creation of a Palestinian state. The pope noted that, despite a ceasefire agreed in October between Israel and Hamas after two years of intense Israeli military operations, humanitarian groups say too little aid is reaching […]

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Zelensky meets Pope, refines response to new US peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Pope Leo XIV in Italy as he prepares an updated response to a revised United States plan to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The meeting took place at the Pope’s country residence in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, during a wider European tour focused on talks with allies about war and peace efforts.​ Zelensky said Washington had cut its original 28-point proposal to 20 points after intensive talks with Ukrainian officials over the weekend. He explained that Ukrainian and European negotiators will now work through those 20 points and that Kyiv will send its formal, revised position to the United States soon.​ According to Zelensky, the main obstacles in the US plan involve possible territorial concessions and the level of long-term security guarantees for Ukraine. He stressed that Ukraine has no legal or moral right […]

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Pope Leo vows not to be ‘bystander’ to human rights abuses

Pope Leo XIV has declared that he will not allow the Holy See to be a “silent bystander” in the face of human rights abuses and grave injustices around the world.​ Speaking to a group of new ambassadors to the Vatican, the pontiff said the Church cannot stand aside while people suffer from violent conflicts, political repression, deep inequality and violations of fundamental human dignity.​ He stressed that the Holy See will continue to raise its voice on issues such as wars, persecution, poverty and attacks on the rule of law, insisting that peace requires concrete action whenever human dignity is threatened.​ Pope Leo’s comments are seen as part of a broader stance he has taken since his election, which includes strong appeals for a ceasefire in Gaza, condemnation of abuses of power and a call for zero tolerance toward […]

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Pope Leo visits Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s famed Blue Mosque as part of his first foreign trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church. The stop at the 17th‑century Sultan Ahmed Mosque came during a multi‑day visit to Türkiye and Lebanon marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.​ At the mosque, Turkey’s top religious official from the Diyanet walked the pontiff through the carpeted interior, showing him the soaring blue‑tiled dome and Arabic calligraphy that give the site its global renown. Following the example of his predecessors, Leo removed his shoes and spent a quiet moment in reflection, seen as a gesture of respect toward the country’s Muslim majority.​ The Blue Mosque visit is one of several symbolic moments on a trip focused on dialogue between Christians and Muslims and support for Christian communities in the Middle East. […]

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Pope John Paul II attacker removed from Turkish town

Turkish authorities have removed Mehmet Ali Agca, the man who tried to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981, from the town of Iznik ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit. Local media reported that Agca had travelled to the northwestern town hoping to briefly meet the new pope during his historic trip.​ Agca, a Turkish national, shot and seriously wounded John Paul II in St Peter’s Square in May 1981 and later received a life sentence in Italy before being transferred to Ankara to complete his term. He was released in 2010 after spending about 29 years in prison.​ In statements from Iznik, Agca said he wanted to “welcome the pope” and expressed hope that they could sit down and talk for a few minutes in Iznik or Istanbul. However, broadcasters including Halk TV said police escorted him out of […]

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