President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday to seek the Holy See's support for peace efforts on the Korean Peninsula. This meeting is part of Lee's European tour.
Pope Francis visited Spain's Canary Islands, a key migrant route, urging the international community to establish safe and legal immigration pathways and combat human trafficking and indifference towards migrants.
Pope Francis criticized European governments for their "indifference" to migrants during a visit to Gran Canaria, calling for greater compassion and human dignity over border management. His remarks precede the EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact.
A 13-year-old blind girl, Valentina Sánchez, presented a tactile model of the Sagrada Familia's Jesus Tower to Pope Francis, impressing him and the Spanish royals with her detailed explanation and a drawing. She was born with Leber's hereditary optic atrophy and dreams of becoming a violinist.
Pope Francis will visit the Canary Islands to highlight the plight of migrants, emphasizing safe and legal pathways to Europe and calling for a humane welcome. His visit contrasts with rhetoric of a migration 'crisis' and 'invasion,' as Spain's government offers a path to legal status for undocumented migrants.
Pope Francis blessed the central tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on its architect Antoni Gaudí's 100th death anniversary. The 172.5m Jesus Christ tower makes the unfinished basilica the world's tallest church. Thousands attended the ceremony.
Pope Francis will visit Spain's Canary Islands to highlight the plight of migrants, many of whom risk their lives crossing the Atlantic. The visit comes as Spain's government offers a pathway to legal status for undocumented migrants, drawing criticism from opposition parties.
Pope Francis led a commemorative mass in Barcelona to celebrate the completion of the Jesus Christ Tower at the Sagrada Familia. The event also marked the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The tower's completion brings the iconic basilica closer to its projected finish in the mid-2030s.
Pope Francis visited Barcelona to bless the 'Jesus Christ Tower' of Sagrada Familia, marking the completion of its skyline. The event, coinciding with Gaudí's 100th death anniversary, drew thousands, including Catalan independence supporters.
Pope Francis blessed the central tower of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, marking the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The event celebrated Gaudí's beatification process and the completion of the Jesus Christ Tower, making it the tallest church globally.
Pope Francis briefly met with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny (Benito Ocasio Martínez) and his family in Madrid. The encounter occurred before a prayer vigil at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, with Vatican News reporting the Pope's brief greeting and the artist expressing his emotion.
Pope Leo has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president of EWTN News, as the first lay woman to lead the Vatican's communications department, a significant move continuing Pope Francis's efforts to increase female leadership within the church.
Pope Francis lauded the scout method's approach of separate training for boys and girls, emphasizing it fosters authentic encounters and mutual maturation. This comes amid discussions within scouting organizations about inclusivity.
Spanish government aligns with Pope Francis's vision on AI, emphasizing a humanist approach. This coincides with the Pope's upcoming visit to Spain and the government's approval of a bill for ethical AI governance, adapting to EU regulations.
Pope Francis issued his first encyclical on May 25, warning against the use of AI in warfare and urging its "disarmament." He also apologized for the Vatican's past justification of slavery, calling it a "wound etched in Christian memory."
Pope Francis is personally presenting his encyclical for the first time. Anthropic co-founder, who was invited to the Vatican, stated the need for informed critics, and the Pope thanked him for accepting the invitation.
Pope Leo XIV visited the "Terra dei Fuochi" near Naples to comfort families affected by toxic dumping linked to mafia crimes. The visit highlights environmental concerns and follows a European court ruling against Italian authorities for failing to act on known pollution.
Pope Leo visited the 'Land of Fires' near Naples to comfort families affected by mafia toxic dumping, highlighting the environmental and health crisis linked to the Camorra crime syndicate.
Pope Leo visited the 'Land of Fires' near Naples to meet families affected by illegal toxic dumping linked to the mafia. The visit highlights the ongoing environmental and health crisis in the region, with victims sharing their stories and calling for action.
Families of victims from the 'Terra dei Fuochi' region met Pope Francis in Acerra, seeking justice and hope for an end to pollution-related illnesses. They shared their stories of loss and urged for institutional change to restore the region's health and well-being.
Pope Francis visited Acerra, meeting families who lost children and local mayors. He will also present his encyclical on artificial intelligence and human dignity.
Pope Francis is traveling to Acerra to meet with families who have lost a child and local mayors. The visit coincides with the anniversary of Laudato si' and precedes the presentation of his new encyclical on artificial intelligence and human dignity.
Pope Francis stated that the challenge posed by artificial intelligence is "anthropological, not technological." He expressed hope that an upcoming encyclical, expected on May 25, will address this challenge and foster renewed trust in technology as a product of human ingenuity in harmony with God's creative design.
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.
