Also known as: Catholicism
Catholic Church — Christian religious institution led by Pope Leo XIV, addressing migrant advocacy, slavery reparations, and interfaith dialogue.
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… nd its greatness." The deep divisions were on full display near Capitol Hill, where masked men -- some of them carrying Confederate flags and others sporting logos of the white supremacist Patriot Front -- gathered, shouting, "Reclaim America!" Pope Leo XIV -- the Catholic Church …
US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy withinCitizen Digital
… The Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, will mark July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. …
Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontierCitizen Digital
Portugal's unofficial exorcism fever worries Church By AFP June 20, 2026 09:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A self-proclaimed priest not recognized by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, is pictu …
Portugal's unofficial exorcism fever worries ChurchThe Standard
… The French were the third-largest slave traders in Europe, after the British and the Portuguese.Pope Leo XIV last month issued an apology for the Catholic Church's centuries-long delay in condemning slavery, calling it "a wound in Christian memory". …
Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparationsThe Standard
… On Sunday, around a million people are set to attend a Mass in the city centre.During his seven-day trip, Leo will make a speech to the Spanish parliament and bless the new tower of the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona -- now the world's tallest church. …
Pope visits polarised Spain with focus on migrantsCitizen Digital
… A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV. …
Pope apologises for Vatican role in justifying slaveryCitizen Digital
… He welcomed input from outside actors like the Catholic Church, to "push events in a better direction", saying that "the questions raised by AI are bigger than the AI research community". …
Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifestoCitizen Digital
… A US official confirmed that the Catholic Church's work in Cuba was discussed. The Holy See has long played an active role in Cuban diplomacy, while Rubio -- a Cuban-American -- has led the US administration's efforts to bring major change to the communist-run country. …
US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets popeThe Standard
… Asked about the comments on Tuesday, Leo said that the Catholic Church's mission was to "preach peace" and the Gospel. …
Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensionsCitizen Digital
… The Catholic Church declared Gaudi "venerable" in 2025 -- the first step on the path to sainthood. …
Spain to deploy over 13,000 officers for pope's June visitThe United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks, with President Donald Trump organizing campaign-style events during the Fourth of July holiday. The celebrations took place amid a severe heat wave affecting some 160 million Americans.
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The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks, with President Donald Trump organizing campaign-style events during the Fourth of July holiday. The celebrations took place amid a severe heat wave affecting some 160 million Americans.
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Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's Lampedusa island on July 4, a major port for African migrants crossing to Europe, in a message to US and EU leaders. The Chicago-born pontiff has clashed with the Trump administration over migrant treatment and made migrant defence central to his papacy.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Self-proclaimed religious figures in Fatima are conducting monthly "exorcism retreats" outside official Church oversight, prompting Catholic authorities to warn that the gatherings risk exploiting vulnerable believers.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana hosted a global conference seeking to translate political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments following a UN resolution adopted in March that declared the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity." The resolution, which garnered support from 123 UN member states, calls on nations involved in the slave trade to engage in "restitution" and "compensation."
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain for seven days with a focus on immigration and social justice during a politically turbulent period for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The trip includes papal visits to Madrid and Barcelona, a planned meeting with victims of clergy sexual abuse, and meetings with migrants in the Canary Islands.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican's role in justifying slavery, calling the delay in condemning it "a wound in Christian memory." He stated that Church institutions owned slaves until the Middle Ages and that the Apostolic See intervened to regulate and legitimize enslavement of "infidels" in the early modern period.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence and warning against a race for more powerful algorithms driven by geopolitical or commercial dominance, which he said could create "new forms of slavery."
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo XIV, following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff over his comments on Middle East policy.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Vatican officials on Thursday amid sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The tensions stem from Pope Leo XIV's criticism of Trump's anti-war stance and US foreign policy in the Middle East.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
Spain will deploy more than 13,000 police officers and Civil Guards to manage security during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands from June 6 to 12, the interior minister said, citing multiple potential threats including terrorism and social movements.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV will meet Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England, during her four-day visit to Rome. The meeting will highlight contrasts between the two churches: the Catholic Church restricts clergy roles to men, while the Church of England has ordained women as priests since 1994 and bishops since 2014, with women making up around 37 percent of active clergy.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →