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Pope Leo XIV honors slave trade victims in Angola

In a moment of profound historical reflection, Pope Leo XIV visited one of the most significant shrines dedicated to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade in Angola on April 20, 2026.

20 Apr 2026-14:03
Madonna calls on Pope to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

Madonna has called on Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza and offer his "light to the children before it is too late," emphasizing the urgency of providing help to those affected by the ongoing crisis.

12 Aug 2025-19:43
Messi, San Lorenzo mourn football fan Pope Francis

Argentine football great Lionel Messi thanked Pope Francis Monday for "making the world a better place" as the late pontiff's favorite club, San Lorenzo, hailed his decades-long "passion" for the team.

21 Apr 2025-23:46
Vatican says Pope Francis died of a stroke

Pope Francis passed away due to a stroke that led to a coma and "irreversible" heart failure, according to his death certificate released by the Vatican on Monday.

21 Apr 2025-22:56
Spain announces three days of mourning for Pope Francis

Spain will observe three days of mourning to honor Pope Francis following the death of the Argentine pontiff on Monday at the age of 88, Justice Minister Felix Bolanos announced in a televised address.

21 Apr 2025-22:43
Vatican says Pope Francis will appear publicly for the first time on Sunday

Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday, offering a blessing and a wave, more than a month after being admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

22 Mar 2025-16:59