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Pope Leo appeared from his apartment window in Vatican City, speaking of the devastation in Texas.

The Holy Father, speaking in English, expressed his “sincere condolences” to “families who have lost loved ones, in ...

In recent days, air conditioners have been installed and the final checks on the systems have been carried out. Everything is finally ready at Villa Barberini for the arrival of Leo XIV, who ...

Pope Leo XIV is set to begin a two-week holiday at Castel Gandolfo near Rome after making a renewed call for peace during the ...