Jumping straight into the geopolitical fray, the words of the U.S.-born pontiff are meant to single out Vladimir Putin — a notable difference with Pope Francis. The timing may also be just right to help his fellow American,

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has been warmly welcomed in the UAE, with Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, offering a message of congratulations.Bishop Martinelli called on all Catholics in the region to join a special Mass on Saturday and pray for goodwill towards the new pontiff,

Pope Leo XIV met with the Major Archbishop of Kyiv Sviatoslav Shevchuk in the Apostolic Palace on Thursday, who presented the pope with a painting.