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Pope criticizes US bid to ‘break apart’ US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, arrives to meet with Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope criticizes US bid to ‘break apart’ US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace

Dec 10
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV leaves after praying in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary next to the Spanish Steps in Rome, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, on the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

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

Dec 9
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pope marks Marian feast urging believers to embrace God’s plan

Dec 8
Elise Ann Allen

At Vatican Christmas concert, Pope Leo XIV sings praises of music

Dec 7
Elise Ann Allen

Pope appeals for victims of devastating storms in southeast Asia

Dec 7
Crux Staff

Pope Leo XIV to diplomats: ‘Holy See will not be a silent bystander’ amid challenges to peace

Dec 6
Crux Staff

Pope Leo XIV greets Canadian singer Michael Bublé after an audience Dec. 5 in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Song legend Michael Bublé meets Leo XIV, takes requests

Dec 6
Crux Staff

Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during a farewell ceremony at the Beirut International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 12025. (Credit: Andreas Solaro/Pool Photo via AP.)

Pope cancels Holy See fundraising commission announced under questionable circumstances

Dec 5
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV meets with the participants in the Conference "Artificial Intelligence and Care of Our Common Home" in the Vatican on Dec. 5, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

AI forces us to ask ‘what does it mean to be human?’ Pope Leo says

Dec 5
Charles Collins

People wait for the Angelus by Pope Leo XIV on July 27 in St. Peter’s Square. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Vatican commission says ‘No’ to making women deacons

Dec 4
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press