US Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV, inviting him to the United States as part of efforts to promote peace in Ukraine. They exchanged gifts, signaling the start of American diplomatic efforts in Europe,

Jumping straight into the geopolitical fray, the words of the U.S.-born pontiff are meant to single out Vladimir Putin — a notable difference with Pope Francis. The timing may also be just right to help his fellow American,

Pope Leo XIV and US VP Vance met at the Vatican in a key meet ahead of US-led diplomatic initiatives aimed at advancing a Ukraine ceasefire.

Pope Leo XIV and US Vice President JD Vance met at the Vatican, a key moment in US efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Russia's Ukraine conflict. The Vatican, under Leo's leadership, has offered to host peace talks and continues humanitarian aid.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that the Vatican could be a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, taking up the Holy See’s longstanding offer after Pope Leo XIV vowed to personally make “every effort” to help end the war.

US Vice President JD Vance invites Pope Leo XIV to visit the US, presenting a letter from President Trump during a meeting at the Vatican.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the Mass for the inauguration of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday 18 May. Source: European Pravda; Reuters, citing representatives of the Holy See Details: Reuters has reported that Zelenskyy is among the world leaders invited to the ceremony.

Bahrain’s deep-rooted commitment to peace, tolerance, and interfaith dialogue was once again in the spotlight as an official delegation from the Kingdom attended the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost) in Vatican City.

Across the vastly different experiences of social and economic life in a globalised world, Pope Leo XIV urges us to practice solidarity with “those who suffer” and to search for a “disarming peace” in which we can hear the voices of others.

Pope Leo XIV is vowing to actively promote and protect the spirituality and traditions of the eastern rite churches, those Catholic communities with origins in the Middle East and North Africa that have been decimated by conflict and persecution.