Pope Francis
Pope Leo XIV wants to stop AI playing God
The freshly appointed pope is challenging the technocracy of artificial intelligence.
World leaders descend on Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration
Pope Leo offers Vatican for Ukraine peace talks
The Vatican’s cyber crusaders
US popularity collapses worldwide in wake of Trump’s return
Pope Leo XIV’s first message to world leaders: End all wars
JD Vance brushes off apparent criticism from Pope Leo XIV
Social media account linked to Pope Leo XIV criticized Vance, Trump over immigration
The account posted criticism of the administration on social media.
Trump pushes for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, threatens more sanctions
“It can all be done very quickly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Pope Leo XIV seen as bridge builder after Francis’ turbulent reign
New pope marks continuity with Francis’ progressivism, but offers a steadier hand after a divisive 12 years.
Trump says he wants to meet ‘so fantastic’ von der Leyen
U.S. president thinks the EU was set up to “screw” America ― but suddenly seems to like its boss.
Europe has more cardinals than is fair
Europe isn’t the most Catholic continent by a long shot — but it still dominates the Sistine Chapel.
Conclave kicks off with black smoke after fractious week of lobbying and intrigue
The world’s gaze is now on a single chimney affixed to the Sistine Chapel.
The conclave happens behind closed doors. World leaders are still meddling.
With nudges and winks, governments are trying to influence who becomes the next pope. Whether they’ll succeed is up to 133 holy men.
Cardinals are watching ‘Conclave’ the movie for guidance on the actual conclave
The 2024 movie is proving a useful primer for clerics about to take part in the real thing to choose the next pope.
Vance defends Trump’s AI-generated image of himself as pope
The vice president said he is “fine with people telling jokes.”
Battle for next pope is about whether Rome is still the Church’s power base
As pre-conclave lobbying intensifies, top Vatican diplomat Pietro Parolin has become a point of convergence for cardinals looking to restore Vatican’s primacy.
White House posts AI image of Trump as pope
The picture has met with amusement and criticism, with many people seeing it as a clear insult to Pope Francis so soon after his death.
Trump returns to his happy place on stage as poll numbers sink
The president lashed out at critics and celebrated the first 100 days of his second term in office.
Trump: ‘I’d like to be pope’
He was joking (we think) — but said the conclave should take a look at a cardinal from New York.
Von der Leyen slams Trump: We don’t punish neighbors
Commission president criticizes the American leader’s trade war, approach to other countries and targeting of universities.
Italy’s Meloni says Putin’s 3-day ceasefire ‘insufficient’
Russia has yet to prove it wants to end the war, prime minister says.
Conclave to elect next pope will start May 7
Cardinals must chose a successor to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday
Von der Leyen, Trump to meet after brief chat at pope’s funeral
The two chatted on the margins of the memorial for Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday.
Sacraments and side-chats: Pope’s funeral overshadowed by Trump dealmaking
Emotional tributes to the popular Pope Francis came amid a diplomatic scramble to meet with the U.S. president.
Zelenskyy, Trump speak in Rome in first meeting since Oval Office bust-up
‘Good meeting,’ Ukrainian leader said after one-on-one in St. Peter’s Basilica. The White House called it “a very productive discussion.”
Trump says Russia, Ukraine ‘very close to a deal,’ urges the 2 sides to meet soon
“Most of the major points are agreed to,” Trump said hours after special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow.
US lawmakers to attend Pope Francis’ funeral
A bipartisan group will be led by Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Von der Leyen hopes for Trump meeting at pope’s funeral
The U.S. president has snubbed the EU since coming to power earlier this year.