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Inside the conclave: How a quiet coalition delivered the church Pope Leo XIV The Age04:50
Cardinal Parolin: We hope talks in Istanbul open paths to peace Vatican News20:29
Pope Leo watched Conclave before Vatican vote, brother reveals The Independent10:16
Powerful symbols: Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait and signature Eurasia Review00:43
King Charles and Prince William won't attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration — Here's who Buckingham Palace is sending… People18:01
Pope Leo XIV prays at tomb of late Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Vatican News19:35
Reagan Republican in the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s conservatism is a boon for Ukraine Euromaidan Press03:21

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Pope meets with head of Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, who invites him to Kyiv The Washington Times01:53

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Pope meets with head of Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine Irish Examiner01:15

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Who’s going to Pope Leo’s inauguration? Here’s what we know Toronto Star23:00 15-May-25

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This After-hours Tour Lets You Visit the Vatican Without the Crowds—but It's for 1 Day Only Travel & Leisure Magazine22:40 15-May-25

Pope Leo XIV invites Tinubu for inauguration in Vatican International Centre for Investigative Reporting21:05 15-May-25

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Pope Leo XIV didn't say Trump's immigration policies trampled on 'teachings of the church' Snopes.com19:31 15-May-25

Where Will Pope Leo XIV, Tennis Fan and Possible Liberal, Take Us on His Papal Social Media Journey? Vanity Fair18:51 15-May-25

Yesterday

The Church, the Pope and the world TheArticle17:00 15-May-25

What are Pope Leo XIV’s views on LGBTQIA issues? DIVA Magazine16:00 15-May-25

Taiwan’s representation at Pope’s inauguration a delicate balancing act for the Holy See The Straits Times15:55 15-May-25

Meloni pledges ethical AI alliance with Pope Leo XIV Decode3915:52 15-May-25

Vance, Rubio to visit Vatican for Pope Leo’s inauguration The Washington Times15:19 15-May-25

‘My heart goes out to the beloved people of Ukraine’ — Pope Leo XIV receives list of Ukrainian POWs at Vatican The Kyiv Independent14:06 15-May-25

Pope Leo XIV pledges stronger Jewish-Catholic dialogue Aleteia11:40 15-May-25

Sinner hears Pope Leo's tennis confession AsiaOne02:33 15-May-25

Erdogan’s neo-nationalist allies escalate their campaign against Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the Vatican Nordic Monitor02:26 15-May-25

Pope Leo XIV receives tennis ace Sinner at the Vatican euronews00:41 15-May-25

In the last 7 days

Pope Leo XIV called upon to return sacred First Nations artifacts SaskToday23:31 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV captivates with Apple Watch DevX.com23:09 14-May-25

'Excellent backhand':Tennis champ invites Pope for quick rally Radio New Zealand20:33 14-May-25

Cardinal Parolin: We hope talks in Istanbul open paths to peace Vatican News20:29 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV promises Eastern Catholics he will work for peace in their war-torn countries America Magazine19:44 14-May-25

Tennis champ Sinner invites Pope Leo for quick rally Radio New Zealand19:02 14-May-25

Tennis fan Pope Leo XIV meets world’s No. 1 player Jannik Sinner at the Vatican America Magazine18:33 14-May-25

New pope urged to review Vatican-China agreement on bishop appointments Jurist18:20 14-May-25

Prophets & Losses: Ongoing challenges at Vatican Bank RTE18:02 14-May-25

Holy See reaffirms commitment and support to stop child labor Vatican News17:46 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV’s American Citizenship: Can He Keep It As Pope? Eurasia Review17:42 14-May-25

Sen. Schmitt Blasts ‘Broken’ Senate Dems For Stalling Confirmation of Ambassador to Holy See Until After Pope Leo XIV’s … American Greatness17:30 14-May-25

Leo XIV makes first outing after election as pope, photos emerge Legit NG17:14 14-May-25

Leo XIV on Christian East and conflict: ‘Let us meet, let us talk, let us negotiate!’ Catholic Herald15:15 14-May-25

Video: Sinner in the Vatican as tennis star meets Pope Leo Sky News15:08 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV Meets Jannik Sinner Town & Country Magazine15:06 14-May-25

Lai sends former vice president to papal inauguration Taiwan News14:49 14-May-25

Ex-VP Chen Chien-jen named as envoy to new Pope's inauguration Focus Taiwan14:32 14-May-25

The Holy See to Buddhists for Vesak: 'Liberation for a Better World' AsiaNews.it14:28 14-May-25

Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: You are precious. Continue to be outstanding for your faith, hope, and charity, and… Agenzia Fides12:47 14-May-25

Indigenous groups call on Pope Leo to return thousands of Vatican artifacts Global News12:41 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV meets with tennis champion Jannik Sinner Vatican News12:31 14-May-25

Instagram official: Pope Leo XIV shares message of peace on social media The Washington Times12:10 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV makes first social media post, calling for peace Fox News11:11 14-May-25

Pope Leo says he will make 'every effort" for world peace GMA News11:08 14-May-25

British ambassador: ‘the papacy just does soft power’ Catholic Herald11:01 14-May-25

Political influence of Holy See in EU as Pope Leo replaces Francis Echo Live10:47 14-May-25

Leo XIV launches Instagram account, inherits @Pontifex Aleteia10:22 14-May-25

British envoy to Vatican looks forward to collaborating with new pope Crux09:42 14-May-25

Pope Leo XIV Returns to Social Media With Message of Peace Jakarta Globe07:31 14-May-25

Morgan to Prevost: Vatican Calls on Trump Support? NewsMax00:29 14-May-25

The simple truth of how Leo XIV was elected Catholic World News21:55 13-May-25

‘The pope put us on the world’s radar’: Residents of Peruvian city talk about Pope Leo XIV’s… The World21:07 13-May-25

Popes named Leo: The 13 predecessors Catholic World News20:54 13-May-25

North East priest 'excited' to see new Pope after 'bouncing' Vatican atmosphere The Northern Echo20:04 13-May-25

See inside the pope's official residence, an expansive apartment with nearly a dozen rooms Business Insider19:57 13-May-25

What the Church needs from Pope Leo Eureka Street19:54 13-May-25

Ukrainian president speaks with Pope Leo and invites him to Ukraine America Magazine19:20 13-May-25

Pope Leo’s motto and coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine America Magazine19:20 13-May-25

Pope Leo XIV pledges to strengthen Catholic-Jewish dialogue America Magazine19:02 13-May-25

Pope Leo XIV is staying on social media National Catholic Reporter18:41 13-May-25

Prolific poster Leo XIV inherits papal media accounts GMA News17:20 13-May-25

Pope Leo XIV makes a surprise visit to his Augustinian brothers in Rome Vatican News17:03 13-May-25

No invite yet for pope’s inauguration Taipei Times16:45 13-May-25

A Week in Rome: Conclaves, Coffee, and Reflections on the Ethics of AI in Our Food System The Spoon15:36 13-May-25

Armenian PM sends message to newly elected Pope PanARMENIAN.Net12:47 13-May-25

Rome and Vatican City see online travel surge following recent papal conclave Prolific North10:29 13-May-25

Pope Leo tells Jews he wants to strengthen dialogue Times LIVE10:03 13-May-25

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue Jerusalem Post09:43 13-May-25

Vatican Ambassador Mgr Piero arrives in Timika Antara News09:42 13-May-25

Pope Leo to visit Türkiye for 1st Council of Nicaea anniversary Daily Sabah09:30 13-May-25

What if the Papal Conclave was a Ugandan political affair? Daily Monitor08:29 13-May-25

VATICAN - The Pope to journalists: choose consciously and courageously the path of communication in favour of peace Agenzia Fides08:08 13-May-25

Pope Francis: The bridge builder of mercy, hope and peace Nigerian Guardian05:59 13-May-25

The Vatican’s cyber crusaders Politico EU03:51 13-May-25

Pope Leo XIV, Zelenskyy Hold First Phone Call About Russia-Ukraine War, Vatican Says Eurasia Review01:14 13-May-25

HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to review Vatican's 2018 agreement with China to protect religious… AniNews.in00:59 13-May-25

Haligonians react to the new Pope The Coast23:38 12-May-25

Conservatives are cautiously hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will restore rigor to the papacy PBS Online22:06 12-May-25

Catholics Flock to St. Patrick’s to Celebrate 1st Made in America Pope The Spirit21:38 12-May-25

'Jesus Not Coming Back By The Looks Of It' Admits Vatican Cardinal Bulawayo24News20:26 12-May-25

Leo XIV urges journalists to choose words of peace, calls for jailed reporters to be freed AsiaNews.it19:22 12-May-25

Vatican: RSF hails Pope Leo XIV's commitment to press freedom, calls for concrete action Reporters Without Borders19:12 12-May-25

The symbolic meaning behind Leo XIV’s name choice Taipei Times18:42 12-May-25

What Pope Leo XIV Has Said About LGBTQ+ People, Immigration, and Abortion Sojourners18:13 12-May-25

Diller Scofidio + Renfro and the Kingdom of Bahrain take home Golden Lions at the Biennale Architettura 2025 The Architect's Newspaper17:37 12-May-25

By electing Pope Leo XIV, some see Vatican making very American political play National Catholic Reporter17:25 12-May-25

Pope Leo XIV hosts first audience with the press at the Vatican euronews16:54 12-May-25

Prince Edward Will Attend Pope’s Inauguration Mass Town & Country Magazine16:18 12-May-25

Vatican sends well wishes for Buddhist festival of Vesak Vatican News16:09 12-May-25

Vatican releases Pope Leo XIV's liturgical celebrations this May Vatican News14:27 12-May-25

Pope Leo XIV defends ‘gift of free speech’ in first press conference Church Times14:13 12-May-25

Pope Leo XIV plans visit to Türkiye for 1st Council of Nicaea Daily Sabah14:10 12-May-25

Inside the conclave: how a quiet American became pope The Irish Times13:19 12-May-25

Pope Leo XIV urges release of imprisoned journalists, affirms gift of free speech and press ABC News13:08 12-May-25

Pope Leo dishes advice to journalists, mentions AI challenge in first news conference Fox News12:44 12-May-25

Pope Leo tells media to shun divisions, urges release of jailed reporters GMA News12:22 12-May-25

Pope Francis’ final message released by LA evangelist Aleteia12:04 12-May-25

White smoke: What corporate companies should learn from papal transitions Daily Monitor11:39 12-May-25

The new pope is latest sign that the world rejects Trumpism Public Notice11:27 12-May-25

Japanese Cardinal: Pope Leo XIV brings missionary zeal and Vatican wisdom to the papacy Catholic Herald11:03 12-May-25

Pope calls for ceasefire in Gaza, in first Sunday address Middle East Monitor10:41 12-May-25

VATICAN/REGINA CAELI - Leo XIV: May Jesus grant the world "the miracle of peace" Agenzia Fides10:06 12-May-25

VATICAN/REGINA CAELI - Pope Leo: Jesus guides the Church, the Church needs spiritual vocations Agenzia Fides10:06 12-May-25

New Pope, new Chancellor, same old Trump commonspace.eu09:25 12-May-25

Monday Commentary: New Pope, new Chancellor, same old Trump commonspace.eu08:54 12-May-25

Littleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party vote ABC Online06:48 12-May-25

Indonesia highlights interfaith dialogue with Vatican under Pope Antara News06:23 12-May-25

Charles R Stith: Most powerful American lives in Vatican City, not Washington DC Financial Mail05:13 12-May-25

Holy See: Review Vatican-China Agreement Human Rights Watch04:51 12-May-25

Reagan Republican in the Vatican: Pope Leo XIV’s conservatism is a boon for Ukraine Euromaidan Press03:21 12-May-25

Leo XIV gets down to business on first full week as pope Digital Journal03:10 12-May-25

'Pope Francis leaves a legacy in all of us': a message from First Nations leader The Canberra Times03:06 12-May-25

Pope Leo XIV, Father Dowling, and China Bitter Winter02:59 12-May-25

Nigerian Reverend Father speaks on Pope Leo XIV from Vatican Legit NG23:58 11-May-25

New Pope calls for 'no more war' in first Vatican address as he's 'deeply hurt' Daily Star22:51 11-May-25

Leo XIV makes history as first American-born pope The New Voice of Ukraine20:40 11-May-25

Papal press event: Pope Leo XIV to meet 6,000 journalists Monday National Catholic Reporter18:51 11-May-25

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Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, became independent from Italy in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty, and it is a distinct territory under the sovereign authority and jurisdiction of the Holy See.

With an area of 49 hectares and a population of around 453 people, it is the smallest state in the world both by area and population.

Vatican City is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state ruled by the Pope who is the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church.

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