Pope Leo XIV's 2026 Spain Trip to Include Canary Islands
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in 2026, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant-sensitive Canary Islands. Read the full itinerary details and significance of this papal visit.
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in 2026, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant-sensitive Canary Islands. Read the full itinerary details and significance of this papal visit.
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in 2026, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant-arrival hub of the Canary Islands. Read the full itinerary details and significance of the papal trip.
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain, visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the migrant gateway of the Canary Islands in 2026, fulfilling a wish of his predecessor. Read the latest details.
Pope Leo XIV outlines a reform-minded path, prioritising Vatican II implementation and synodality. Read the latest on the pontiff's new agenda after the 2025 Holy Year.
The Vatican declares its 2025 Holy Year a major success, with over 33 million pilgrims visiting Rome. Discover the details behind the numbers and the rare papal transition that marked the event.
Pope Leo XIV urges peace in Venezuela following the violent capture of President Maduro by US forces. Read the latest on the international fallout.
In his first Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV made a stark appeal for peace in Ukraine, calling for 'courage' in dialogue. Read his global message on conflict and suffering.
Israel's military says it killed a key Iranian Quds Force operative in Lebanon, accusing him of planning attacks. The strike comes as Pope Leo XIV condemns the 'rubble and open wounds' of war in Gaza.
In his inaugural Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the dire plight of Palestinians in Gaza and called for genuine global dialogue to achieve peace. Read his powerful message.
In his first Christmas Day Mass, Pope Leo XIV condemned the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, calling for genuine dialogue to end global conflicts. Read his poignant message.
In his first Christmas address, Pope Leo XIV condemned the devastation of war, singling out Gaza's humanitarian crisis. He urged peace and criticised leaders who send the young to fight. Read his powerful message.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Midnight Mass at St Peter's Basilica, while Bethlehem's Manger Square saw a resurgence of festive spirit with 6,000 attendees. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Christmas mass, addressing thousands in Rome and calling for peace. Read the full story of his poignant homily and the global message.
Pope Leo XIV criticises his home state's new 'Deb's Law' on assisted dying, calling for greater respect for life. The move puts the Vatican at odds with a growing US trend.
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound disappointment after his home state of Illinois legalises medically assisted suicide. Read his call for greater respect for life.
A new BBC documentary on the papal conclave is branded far less thrilling than the Hollywood film that preceded it, revealing mundane details that zap the mystery from the ancient ritual.
Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas address to urge Vatican cardinals to abandon power struggles and build genuine friendship. Read his gentle critique of Curia culture.
Pope Leo XIV has summoned cardinals to Rome for a two-day meeting in January, marking the unofficial start of his own pontificate. Discover the agenda and significance.
Amid a challenging year, Guardian readers shared their favourite feelgood moments of 2025, from a new Pope's message to a viral raccoon raising funds for charity. Discover the stories that brought joy.
Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for a two-day assembly in January to help govern the Church, marking a new phase in his pontificate. Discover the details and significance.
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks as Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan in a major US church shakeup. Discover the implications.
Pope Leo XIV appoints fellow Chicagoan Bishop Ronald Hicks to lead New York's archdiocese, succeeding Cardinal Dolan. The move signals a shift in US Catholic leadership.
Amid global strife, AP journalists captured 2025's most uplifting moments—from a pope's call to his brother to breaking Nobel news. Discover the stories that defined hope.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, 55, ditched her signature heels for Nike trainers on a Mayfair night out. Discover her fashion choice and recent Vatican visit.
Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a controversial Holy See fundraising commission, established under Pope Francis. This move signals a push for greater financial transparency and accountability.
Pope Leo has dissolved a key fundraising commission set up by his predecessor, Francis, as the Vatican grapples with deep-seated financial challenges. Read the full analysis.
Fast-food chain Leon, with over 70 UK outlets, warns of potential closures and redundancies as it struggles post-pandemic. Sales fell to £62.5m in 2024. Read the full story.
Pope Leo XIV shares his first thoughts after becoming Pontiff and outlines future travel plans, including a focus on interfaith dialogue in Africa. Read the full exclusive.
Pope Leo XIV addressed Lebanese leaders, calling peace a 'desire and a vocation'. He praised the nation's resilience. Read his powerful message for the Middle East.
Pope Leo XIV has declared a two-state solution the 'only solution' for Israel-Palestine justice. Read the latest on his diplomatic talks and hopes for peace.