November 19 Pope Leo XIV receives invite to throw out first pitch at White Sox new stadium Pope Leo XIV received an invite to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox's new stadium as long as his schedule will permit it. The pope is a huge White Sox fan.
November 19 Pope Leo XIV strongly supports US bishops' condemnation of Trump immigration raids: 'Extremely disrespectful' Pope Leo XIV backed U.S. Catholic bishops in condemning the Trump administration's immigration sweeps, urging Americans to treat migrants with dignity.
November 17 Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.
November 14 Rumored supernatural sighting of Jesus in hillside town debunked by Pope Leo XIV The Vatican officially rejected the Jesus apparitions reported in Dozulé, France, during the 1970s. The supernatural claims have been declared false after decades.
November 12 First American pope to welcome Hollywood stars to Vatican for rare Holy Year audience Pope Leo XIV will welcome top actors and directors for a rare Vatican audience, exploring how creativity can promote human values during a Jubilee Year.
October 15 Pope Leo XIV responds to Cubs fan with playful jab during Vatican appearance Pope Leo XIV playfully told a Chicago Cubs fan, "They lost!," during a Vatican appearance, showcasing his lifelong Chicago White Sox fandom.
October 6 Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin criticized both Hamas attacks and Israel's military response, saying legitimate defense must respect proportionality.
October 2 'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin says pro-lifers hypocritical if they have AR-15s Pope Leo XIV's comments on pro-life consistency sparked discussion on "The View," and co-host Sunny Hostin criticized Christians who support the death penalty and own guns.
September 17 Pope Leo XIV told US ambassador he is praying for Charlie Kirk, his family after assassination Pope Leo XIV told the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, that he is praying for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and his family.
September 7 Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints during a Mass at St. Peter's Square before 80,000 people on Sunday.