Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church, has cast his ballot in the US midterm elections through a mail-in vote submitted in Illinois, Chicago, the Vatican confirmed on Friday. Pope Leo XIV participated in the US midterm elections with a mail-in vote submitted in Chicago. (via REUTERS) The vote marks the … Read more
Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty “inadmissible” as he marked the World Day Against the Death Penalty. His statement comes after the US announced plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan. Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty ‘inadmissible’ after US announces plans to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE … Read more
LOURDES, France — French survivors of clergy sexual abuse who met with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday praised the encounter, saying he listened to them, was informed of their cases, and said more work needed to be done to respond to the scandal. French clergy abuse survivors praise meeting with Pope Leo XIV, say he … Read more