Pope Leo XIV7 May 2026Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran warLeo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies. 7 May 20265 May 2026Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacksTrump lashed out at the pope for condemning the conflict in the Middle East, as his secretary of state heads to the Vatican.5 May 202627 Apr 2026Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visitDame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.27 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tourThe Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.23 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at TrumpThe pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.19 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in picturesPope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.17 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spatThe comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit AfricaThe pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.16 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable supportLeading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.15 Apr 2026...
