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(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly criticized comments made by US President Donald Trump about Pope Leo, describing them as unacceptable and emphasizing the Pope’s role as a religious leader who should not be targeted...

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(MENAFN) Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani has expressed strong support for Pope Leo XIV’s recent push for peace in Sudan, praising the pontiff’s humanitarian message amid growing political controversy involving US President Donald Trump,...

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has reportedly issued a strong and unusual attack on Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of being “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” while also suggesting the pontiff’s election was influenced by the...

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(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV, labeling the pontiff “weak” and suggesting he should be thankful for his rise to lead the Catholic Church, following mounting criticism of White House policies.

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(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron made his first visit to the Vatican on Friday to meet the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, with the Middle East crisis dominating an agenda that underscored France's deepening diplomatic engagement across a...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Chicago, ILLINOIS, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Catholic-owned company based outside Chicago has released two jerseys honoring Pope Leo XIV — the first American-born Pope in the history of the Catholic Church — with a donation from every...

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(MENAFN) Relations between the United States and the Catholic Church have grown tense since January, following a confrontational message delivered by senior US defense officials to a Vatican representative.

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(MENAFN) The Vatican has announced that it will not take part in the Board of Peace, a US-led international initiative focused on post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza and broader global stability, as stated by reports.

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(MENAFN) The Vatican has formally declined to join the Board of Peace, a US-led international body established to oversee post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza and promote broader global stability, citing deep reservations about the organization's...

EIN Presswire

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Free Republic of Liberland will host its 11th Anniversary Celebration from April 10 to 13, 2026, in Liberland Ark Village, Serbia.

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(MENAFN) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke with Pope Leo XIV on Monday to address recent developments in the Middle East and the conditions faced by the Palestinian people, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV has designated an experienced Vatican diplomat as the Holy See’s incoming ambassador to the United States, a role regarded as one of the most important diplomatic positions for the Vatican, according to media accounts on...

EIN Presswire

Victor Mooney of Goree Challenge who completed a transatlantic row to encourage HIV testing arrived last week in Equatorial Guinea for an award presentation.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Fahrettin Altun, previously head of the Presidency’s Communications Directorate and chair of the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye (TIHEK), has been appointed as ambassador to the Holy See, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Eve Mass on Wednesday, marking a significant moment early in his papacy.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Vatican City, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enzo Villani, Chief Investment Officer of AlphaTON Capital (NASDAQ: ATON), has been invited to speak at the 10th Anniversary of the IASC World Changers Summit, held at the historic Casina Pio IV...

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Gatineau, QC, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, in an intimate ceremony, Métis National Council (MNC) leadership were joined by Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser; the...

EIN Presswire

“Pope Leo Live: A Call to Unity and Hope” was presented by NCYC with Vatican Media and EWTN INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, November 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an historic moment for the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV...

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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV emphasized the critical importance of sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve enduring peace Tuesday during a high-stakes meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday stressed the importance of continuing dialogue to achieve a “just and lasting peace” during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reports stated.