American Robert Prevost named as new Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV; Trump among first to offer congratulations

May 08, 2025

The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope...

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates Pope Leo XIV

May 09, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV, wishing that his pontificate embodies peace, amity, fraternity, compassion, and dignity.

Actor Al Pacino meets Pope Leo XIV

Jun 17, 2025

Oscar winner Al Pacino met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the Vatican.This meeting has been reportedly marked as the first official audience...

Pope Leo XIV turns 70, thanks well-wishers

Sep 14, 2025

The Pontifex also celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

"Let us pray, stand in solidarity...": Pope Leo expresses concern over developments in Venezuela

Jan 04, 2026

Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, where American strikes took place and led to the capture of Nicolas...

"Truly unacceptable": Pope Leo XIV on Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilisation

Apr 07, 2026

Hours after US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilisation, Pope Leo XIV said that the threats against the people are "truly unacceptable,"...