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Powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip. Read more
Pope Leo XIV lands in Rome after historic first papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec.... Read more
Airbus computer issue affects papal plane during trip to Turkey
Around 6,000 Airbus planes were grounded this weekend after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard... Read more
Immigrants, converts, and students reflect on Pope Leo’s visit to Istanbul cathedral
Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul welcomed Pope Leo XIV today with profound emotion and vibrant... Read more
Lebanese students prepare for Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit with heartfelt letters
Students from the School of the Apostles in Jounieh, Lebanon, wrote letters to Pope Leo XIV in anticipation of the... Read more
9 historic religious sites Pope Leo XIV will visit in Turkey, Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon holds both spiritual and historical significance for the Catholic Church... Read more
As Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Turkey nears, anticipation grows among local communities
Excitement is building across Turkey’s Christian and wider faith communities ahead of Pope XIV’s historic visit this week. Read more
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit, Lebanese recall past papal trips
Lebanese Christians reflect on past papal visits as country awaits Pope Leo XIV’s visit. Read more
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, patriarch says
Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, the leader of the country’s Maronite Catholics, Cardinal... Read more
Cardinal Sturla anticipates papal trips to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru
Uruguayan Cardinal Daniel Sturla anticipates that Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to Latin America “will include Argentina, Uruguay, and possibly... Read more
Pope Francis’ 2024 travels: historic visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Belgium, and Corsica
Despite health challenges, Pope Francis embarked on ambitious travels in 2024, visiting Southeast Asia and Oceania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Corsica. Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Ukraine in 2025?
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, said “Pope Francis sometimes likes to make surprises.” Read more
Papal trip confirmed: Here is what Pope Francis will do in Corsica on Dec. 15
The journey includes Mass at Place d’Austerlitz and meetings with local clergy under Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo. Read more
Pope Francis responds to critics of comments he made in Belgium about women
“A woman is more important than a man, but it is terrible when a woman wants to be a man:... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis meets king and queen of Belgium at Laeken Castle
King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.” Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, the first leg of his longest trip ever
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, launching his challenging 11-day, four-country tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania amid warm... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ two-week trip to Asia and Oceania
At the age of 87, the Holy Father is set to take on his most ambitious international trip yet to... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Luxembourg and Belgium in September
The pope will make a one-day stopover in Luxembourg on Sept. 26 before visiting the Catholic universities of Leuven and... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly denies his trip to Argentina would depend on election results
A story published Nov. 14 by Infobae states that the Holy Father supposedly said: “My visit to Argentina does not... Read more
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