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Hong Kong cardinal hopeful new pope will continue dialogue with China

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 22, 2025

Reflecting on the conclave that saw the election of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong says he is hopeful the new pontiff will continue along the same path of dialogue and engagement with China as his predecessor—a deal that had prominent and outspoken critics.

Bishop, cardinal call for prayer after deadly DC anti-Semitic attack

Gina Christian · May 22, 2025

Catholic bishops are calling for prayer after two Israeli Embassy staff members were slain late May 21 outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.

Mexican bishops condemn slaying of 7 young people at parish festival

David Agren · May 21, 2025

The Mexican bishops' conference has condemned a massacre of seven young people—including minors—at a parish festival, while urging action on the part of authorities amid rising violence and warning the population to avoid indifference in the face of recurring atrocities.

Ukrainians see Pope Leo as ally in peace

Quinton Amundson · May 20, 2025

Optimism abounds in the early days of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy as it appears he could prove to be an important ally of Ukraine and its pursuit of a peace deal as its war with neighbouring Russia endures.

Trump says Vatican 'very interested' in hosting Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Gina Christian · May 20, 2025

A move to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican appeared to gain momentum May 19, following a call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Pope Leo meets with US Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio

Carol Glatz · May 20, 2025

The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door meeting at the Vatican with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who gave him a Chicago Bears jersey and a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Vance, Rubio to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass

Kate Scanlon · May 16, 2025

Both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV on May 18, the vice president's office said.

In boots during floods, in vestments at Mass: Peruvians claim Leo XIV as a local

Ines San Martin · May 14, 2025

In a country where over 90% of the population identifies as Christian—and nearly three-quarters as Catholic—the election of a new pope is more than a Vatican affair. It's personal.

Pope Leo's Augustinian brothers greet election with 'joyful disbelief,' deep spiritual affirmation

Ines San Martin · May 9, 2025

He enjoys gelato after lunch, plays tennis weekly in the gardens of the Augustinian Curia in Rome and roots passionately for the Chicago White Sox.

Vatican security for conclave 'sets a gold standard' for organizations, says expert

Gina Christian · May 7, 2025

The Vatican's approach to security protocols for the papal conclave "sets a gold standard for organizations handling sensitive decisions," security expert and author Theresa Payton told OSV News.