Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass and challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots
By NICOLE WINFIELD and SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Pope Leo XIV challenged Europe to acknowledge Christianity’s contributions to its cultural identity Sunday, as he presided over a Mass in Madrid attended by more than a million people…
Pope in Lebanon prays for peace at tomb of saint revered by Christians and Muslims alike
By NICOLE WINFIELD, KAREEM CHEHAYEB and TRISHA THOMAS Associated Press ANNAYA, Lebanon (AP) — Pope Leo XIV prayed Monday at the tomb of a Lebanese saint revered among Christians and Muslims as he brought a message of peace, hope and…