Pope Leo has criticised leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants" in unusually forceful comments during a visit to Cameroon. The pontiff blasted ... Pope Leo warned that the world is being ravaged by “tyrants,” in forceful comments made after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff for his stance on the war with Iran.

Understanding the Context

The pope[a] is the bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church. He is also known as the supreme pontiff, [b] Roman pontiff, [c] or sovereign pontiff. From the 8th century until 1870, the pope was the sovereign or head of state of the Papal States, and since 1929 of the much smaller Vatican City State. [4][5] From a Catholic viewpoint, the primacy of the bishop of Rome is ...

Key Insights

Follow Vatican News for updates and information on the daily activities of the Pope. News about the Pope - All the latest news - Vatican News Leo XIV is the pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected pope on , succeeding Pope Francis (2013–25). An Augustinian priest with extensive missionary service in Peru, Leo XIV was the first American to become pope. Pope Leo XIV has paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death.

Final Thoughts

Leo recalled the preaching of Francis about God’s mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people. Pope Leo XIV recalls Pope Francis's legacy of mercy and solidarity | AP ... Get the latest news, videos and updates from the Sistine Chapel. Follow U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV and key events from the Vatican that are shaping the Catholic Church.