Katolik Kilisesi papası (2025–günümüz)
Pope appoints two women under 40 to Council for the Economy
(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 11 - The Vatican said Tuesday that two women executives aged under 40 are among the new members Pope Leo XIV has appointed to the Catholic Church's Council for the Economy. They are Elena Wettstein Principato, an Italian expert in wealth management and financial services who is head of sales management for Europe International at UBS Group AG; and Princess Gisela of Liechtenstein, an environmental engineering graduate who is the chief executive of Industrie und Finanzkontor Etablissement, a financial services company. (ANSA). Read article...
Pope calls on young people to oppose fundamentalism during Assisi meeting
(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 6 - Pope Leo XIV said the faithful should oppose fundamentalism during a visit to Assisi on Thursday for Go!, the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting. This year Italy is celebrating the 800th anniversary of death of Saint Francis of Assisi. "Increasingly, Christians will be called to become artisans of peace within societies that are tempted to place religion at the service of competing identities," the American pontiff said in response to question from a young Croatian woman. "Rejecting the culture of power and building a civilization of love are choices that are not immediately understood or accepted. "Saint Francis, however, teaches that radicalism of the Gospel is the very opposite of fundamentalism. "It does not make us blind or violent; instead, it makes us aware, attentive and always eager to follow Jesus, and therefore humble and welcoming towards everyone. "It is not an easy path, but it brings much joy". The Pope encouraged the young people to follow the example of St Francis and go "to the margins" of society, "where the injustice and arrogance of a few deny the dignity and dreams of many. "We are called to read the Scriptures with the Master to interpret our times, and to make decisions as we walk in His footsteps," he said. "We are here to overcome resignation and fear, to untangle the doubts that hold us back just as they held back the apostles. "Jesus calls us into a dialogue with His story so that we may write new pages of history". (ANSA). Read article...
Pope to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November
(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 5 - Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru for his sixth international trip in November, the Vatican said on Wednesday. He will be in Uruguay November 6-8, visiting Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida, then travel to Argentina, where he will go to Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján November 8-11, and subsequently stay in Peru until November 17. The American pontiff spent large chunks of his life in Peru after first going there as a missionary in the 1980s and served as the bishop of Chiclayo between 2015 and 2023. He also acquired Peruvian citizenship. Chiclayo and the capital Lima are among the Peruvian cities he will travel to. Leo's predecessor Pope Francis never returned to his homeland of Argentina during his 12-year pontificate. (ANSA). Read article...
Chicago‑born Pope Leo XIV says he loves US but won’t define himself American
ROME, July 30 — Pope Leo XIV has “great love” for the United States and what it stands for but doesn&r...
Pope Leo Says He Has "Great Love" For US, But Doesn't Define Self As American
Pope Leo XIV noted his love for America, but stressed his true mission is serving as pastor to a universal, global church.
Pope Leo says he loves US but he is pope first, American second
ROME, Italy – Pope Leo XIV has “great love” for the United States and what it stands for but just “happens to be American”, the Chicago-born pope told NBC in an interview. Leo, the first pope from the United States, spoke Wednesday night to the US broadcaster on the sidelines of a prayer event with
Pope Leo XIV urges halt to Middle East violence, calls for dialogue
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged all parties in the Middle East to suspend their attacks and urgently reopen avenues of dialogue, warning that escalating violence in Gaza and the occupied West Bank has placed civilians in grave danger while worsening shortages of essential supplies.
Pope pays surprise visit to Montecassino Abbey
(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 20 - Pope Leo XIV on Monday paid a surprise visit to the Abbey of Montecassino, where he met its monastic community and prayed for peace at the tomb of Saint Benedict, the Vatican said. The abbey, founded in 529 by Benedict of Nursia, had to be rebuilt after World War II as it was destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944 during the Battle of Monte Cassino. The Vatican said that, after having lunch with the religious community, the American pontiff returned to summer papal residence at Castel Gandolfo, where he is spending his summer break until July 27. (ANSA). Read article...