Religion News Service

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

Leo greeted thousands of well-wishers who braved the cold to watch the American pope on his inaugural outing to the statue.

As he opens his first foreign trip, Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability, peace

The Chicago-born pope's visit comes as Turkey, a country of more than 85 million people of predominantly Sunni Muslims, has cast itself as a key intermediary in efforts to end the conflicts in Ukraine ...
National Catholic Register

‘Peace Be With You!’ First Full-Length Book by Pope Leo XIV Set for February Release

The book includes sermons and addresses delivered since his election on May 8, 2025, according to the publisher, which has ...
Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo calls for promoting ‘cultural diplomacy’ to overcome borders and prejudices

Pope Leo XIV on Dec. 11 emphasized the academic, cultural, and ecclesial value of archaeology and called for the promotion of ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for peace on his first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace amid efforts to end ...

Pope Leo XIV’s first full-length US book, ‘Peace Be with You,’ to be released in February

Pope Leo XIV's first full-length U.S. book is set to release next winter. HarperOne announced Wednesday that it has acquired ...
PBS

Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for ...