Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV

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Pope Leo XIV awards Vatican honour to Iranian ambassador

The Holy See's granting of the award to Iranian envoy Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari comes amid sustained tensions between the US and Iran.

The New Arab Staff

13 May, 2026

Pope Leo XIV exchanges gifts with U.S. Secretary Of State Marco Rubio during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on May 07, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Rubio meets US pope in bid to ease tensions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 May, 2026

Pope Leo XIV celebrates a mass for new Episcopal Ordinations at the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome

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Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 May, 2026

Pope Leo XIV holds his speech as he receives the employees of the Italian Episcopal Conference

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Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

03 May, 2026

A photo of the U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed on the screen as Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni speaks on the "Porta A Porta" TV Show - 30th Anniversary TV show at Rai Studios on January 21, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

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After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 April, 2026

A protester holds a sign referencing the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution during a demonstration against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on 7 April 2026. [Getty]

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What is the 25th Amendment, and how can it end Trump's era?

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15 April, 2026

ALGERIA-VATICAN-DIPLOMACY

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Algeria-born St Augustine key part of Pope Leo historic visit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 April, 2026

Twin suspected suicide attacks hit Blida during Pope Leo XIV visit as authorities probe incident

Algeria

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Twin suicide attacks rocked Algeria during Pope's visit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 April, 2026

The Basilica Of Our Lady Of Africa (Leo XIV In Algeria)

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Pope Leo heads to Algeria under shadow of Trump's ire

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

13 April, 2026

: Pope Leo XIV leads his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, on April 01, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Trump lambasts Pope Leo XIV, extending feud over Iran war with first American pontiff

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

13 April, 2026

Pope Leo XIV holds the homily as he presides over a Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world at St. Peter's Basilica on April 11, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican

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Pope Leo says 'enough of war!' in fiery speech

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 April, 2026

: Pope Leo XIV leads his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, on April 01, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Leo to become first pope to visit Muslim Algeria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 April, 2026

VATICAN-RELIGION-POPE-CONCLAVE

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Pope Leo slams Iran war, says 'God does not bless any conflict'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 April, 2026

Pope Leo XIV presides over the solemn liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday in St. Peter's Basilica on April 03, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican

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Pope Leo heads to Africa on tour to urge help for continent

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09 April, 2026

: Pope Leo XIV leads his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, on April 01, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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In Algeria, Saint Augustine's city anticipates Pope Leo's visit

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 April, 2026

Pope Leo [Getty]

US-Israel war on Iran

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Pope Leo slams Trump's 'unacceptable' threat to Iranians

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 April, 2026

Pope Leo [Getty]

Easter

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'Choose peace': Pope Leo marks Easter under cloud of MidEast war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

05 April, 2026

: Pope Leo XIV leads his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, on April 01, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican.

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Pope Leo celebrates first Easter amid Middle East war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

01 April, 2026

:Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful at the end of the Palm Sunday mass

US-Israel war on Iran

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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

29 March, 2026

Pope Leo XIV speaks to devotees while leading Mass during a pastoral visit to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Ponte Mammolo on the Fourth Sunday of Lent

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Pope decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

15 March, 2026

Pope Leo XIV greets faithful from Lebanon during his weekly General Audience at St. Peter's Square on March 11, 2026 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Photo by Simone Risoluti - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

US-Israel war on Iran

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Pope laments death of children in Iran war, pledges closeness to Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 March, 2026