Vatican City16 hrs ago'Seek truth courageously' Pope urges Oxford collegeOn Friday, Pope Leo XIV met with a group from Oriel College for a private audience at the Vatican.16 hrs ago12 Jul 2026David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93One of the BBC's longest-serving foreign correspondents, he reported on five popes during his career.12 Jul 202625 May 2026Pope Leo says AI must be 'disarmed' in first major teachingThe pontiff also warned of a "new digital slaveries" in his first encyclical since becoming Pope last year.25 May 202622 May 2026Pope Leo has 'genuine desire' for end of wars - Irish PMTaoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning before meeting the Pope in the Papal Library.22 May 20269 Apr 2026Watch: Pope Leo XIV spins basketball on his finger, with help from Harlem GlobetrottersUS exhibition squad, the Harlem Globetrotters, met the pontiff in the Vatican, helping him to spin a basketball on the tip of his finger.9 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter MassPope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.5 Apr 202615 Feb 2026MP 'honoured' to meet Pope to discuss food povertyLiverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne said it was "brilliant" to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.15 Feb 202625 Dec 2025Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas messagePope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.25 Dec 202515 Nov 2025Pope Leo welcomes Hollywood stars to the Vatican Pope Leo spoke to stars including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee and Viggo Mortensen at the event for global cinema.15 Nov 2025...
