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The homilies and addresses of Pope Leo XIV are now coming to English readers

A collection of early public writings by the future Pope Leo XIV will be published in English this fall

The Independent UK

Vatican begins 5-year restoration of Raphael Loggia, used by popes and presidents

One of the most intricately decorated parts of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, a passageway walked by popes and presidents and attributed to Renaissance master Raphael, is getting its first face-lift in 500 years

The Independent UK

Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity?

A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters.

Euronews

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These traditionalist Catholics are defying Pope Leo XIV, and embracing their outsider status

A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics will challenge Pope Leo XIV’s authority next week by consecrating four bishops without his consent

The Independent UK

'Neither I Nor Italy Ever Beg': Meloni Blasts Trump After POTUS Claims He Only Took G7 Photo Out of Pity

Donald Trump's public bust‑up with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over Iran, NATO and a disputed G7 photo has exposed a sharp rift between two once‑close right‑wing allies.

International Business Times UK

Three lesser-known Antoni Gaudí buildings to visit to mark the centenary of his death

In the second week of June, Pope Leo XIV made his first papal visit to Spain on a six-day journey to Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. One of the key moments of his visit was a solemn mass, celebrated to inaugurate and bless the recently finished Tower of Jesus…

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV at World Food Programme: "conflicts are ‘fed’ more readily than people are nourished"

Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters, where he denounced “imbalances in political and moral priorities” that hinder aid to the needy.

Euronews

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Pope Leo slams world leaders who ‘feed’ wars instead of the hungry

The pontiff said global priorities are ‘badly skewed’ on a visit to the World Food Programme headquarters

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV warns wars are 'fed' faster than people as aid money dries up

Pope Leo XIV says wars are being sustained more easily than people are fed

The Independent UK

Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring towards 40°C, triggering health alerts and transport chaos. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while France faces significant rail disruptions. Wildlife is also under immense pressure. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, with concerns growing over…

The Times of India

Drone show in Matosinhos breaks Guinness record

Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus, attended by Pope Leo XVI.

Euronews

Meloni’s spat with Donald Trump shows Italy's readiness to risk a bigger fight

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken ranks with other G7 leaders by directly challenging Donald Trump. Unlike her peers who often absorb his criticisms, Meloni has escalated, accusing him of lying and pandering. This bold move, which includes canceling a US-Italy business forum, signals a shift from being seen…

The Economic Times

Pope Leo XIV embraces paediatric patients at CNAO in Pavia

PAVIA, Italy, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO) served as the first stop today during Pope Leo XIV's pastoral visit to the city of Pavia. His choice to begin his journey at this center reflects a profound commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue between advanced…

AAP

Donald Trump Humiliated: Giorgia Meloni Cancels US Trip After POTUS Claims She 'Begged' for Photo

Donald Trump and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's relationship faces strain after a G7 summit dispute, leading to diplomatic fallout and cancelled engagements.

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Loyalty to MAGA Over the Pope? Why 39% of Republican Catholics Think Vatican Is 'Too Critical' of Donald Trump

A Pew Research poll reveals a growing divide among Republican Catholics, with 39% believing the Vatican is too critical of Trump, following a public clash over Iran and immigration policies.

France 24

Trump says Italy's Meloni asked 'over and over' for a photo with him as diplomatic spat escalates

US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him at the G7 summit and blaming the clash between the two heads of state on tensions over Iran and NATO. Meloni…

Bangkok Post

Trump doubles down in Meloni photo op spat

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

Euronews

Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".

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The Independent UK

Trump hits back at Meloni after she says his G7 comments were ‘totally made up’

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A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth mining

The head of Latin America's top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

Salon

Can democracy survive trillionaires?

The one-person, one-vote principle never accounted for billionaires, let alone trillionaires

The Independent UK

A top banker made a case for mining to Pope Leo XIV, who has seen its impact up close

The head of Latin America’s top development bank has made a case to Pope Leo XIV about the potential of rare earth mining

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV heads to northern Italy to honor St. Augustine and migrant saint Cabrini

Pope Leo XIV is traveling to northern Italy to honor St. Augustine and Mother Frances Cabrini

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Italian PM Georgia Meloni calls out Donald Trump’s claims that she begged for a picture at the G7 conference

“I don’t know why the US president behaves this way towards his allies.”

The Times of India

Trump-Meloni selfie row: Italy foreign minister cancels US visit

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a US visit following controversial remarks by Donald Trump about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump claimed Meloni "begged" for a photo, a statement Meloni vehemently denied as "fabricated." The dispute has strained ties between the former allies, with Italian officials condemning Trump's "rants."…

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