Pope Leo XIV has issued a rare and direct critique of President Donald Trump, condemning his threats against Iran as “truly unacceptable. ” The comments, delivered outside the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo,

After the president had posted on Truth Social that "a whole civilization will die tonight,” in reference to Iran, the Pope said it was “unacceptable.”

The Pope will reportedly spend July 4th visiting with African migrants seeking a new life in Europe rather than attending 250th anniversary celebrations in the U.S.

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Pope Leo XIV welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday. He was seen attempting one of the team’s classic tricks — spinning their red, white, and blue basketball on a finger

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed the news of a temporary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The pontiff told a crowd in St. Peter’s Square that he took the news “with satisfaction and as a sign of deep hope” in remarks translated by Vatican News.