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Pope Leo

Pope — religious leader who has called for international action on the Congo Ebola outbreak, advocated for Palestinian rights, and opposed US-Israel's war on Iran.

2026-05-042026-08-25

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Pope Leo called on Sunday for international action to help ​contain the impact of an Ebola outbreak ‌in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has so far claimed more than 2,500 lives.

    Pope Leo urges global action to confront Congo’s Ebola outbreak
  3. Joy Online

    Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Leo were invited to view the luxury brand’s new vehicle.

    Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
  4. Joy Online

    Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied ​West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by ‌militant settlers and a siege in the territory’s village of Qusra.

    Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    It is their plight, and the dramatic stories of those who do make it, that Pope Leo will highlight during his visit to the Spanish islands which began in Gran Canaria on Thursday.

    Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
  7. Joy Online

    Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid’s Bernabéu stadium on Monday evening as both were touring Spain, the Vatican said on Tuesday, adding that it did not expect to release any photos of the meeting.

    Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid, but should have taken more photos
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Its launch was such a big deal that Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Leo were invited to view the luxury brand’s first electric vehicle (EV).

    Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce – then the backlash started
  10. Joy Online

    Pope Leo is due to visit in June and meet migrants and organisations dedicated to helping them.

    Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
  11. Joy Online

    Pope Leo has responded to attacks by US President Donald Trump, saying he hoped to preach the Gospel and about peace, but that anyone was free to criticise him.

    Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
  12. Joy Online

    Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom ​around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed ‌while reporting from conflict zones.

    Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters
  13. Joy Online

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Italy this week to meet with Pope Leo, a Vatican source said on Sunday, as President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Catholic pontiff have drawn criticism across the political spectrum.

    Top US diplomat Rubio to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, source says
World & Region

Pope urges global action on Congo's Ebola outbreak

The News

Pope Leo called for international action to help contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed more than 2,500 lives and spread rapidly across the central African country. The outbreak is Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic and became the biggest in the country's history in terms of confirmed cases in late July.

24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Pope urges global action on Congo's Ebola outbreak

    Pope Leo called for international action to help contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed more than 2,500 lives and spread rapidly across the central African country. The outbreak is Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic and became the biggest in the country's history in terms of confirmed cases in late July.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 17 August

  1. Ferrari's first electric car sells for record $40m at auction

    Ferrari's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a RM Sotheby's charity auction in California, more than 35 times the usual Ferrari Luce price. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Ferrari Foundation's educational programmes.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 16 August

  1. Pope calls for end to West Bank violence against Palestinians

    Pope Leo called Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, where militant settlers have attacked civilians and besieged the village of Qusra by cutting off water and electricity. He urged the international community to advance a two-state solution for lasting peace.

    16 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight migrant struggles

    Pope Leo has arrived in the Canary Islands to draw attention to the perilous journeys of migrants crossing the Atlantic from West Africa, calling for safe and legal pathways to Europe and a humane welcome for those attempting the dangerous passage.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Pope Leo meets Bad Bunny at Madrid stadium

    Pope Leo had a brief private meeting with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny at Madrid's Bernabéu stadium on Monday evening. The Vatican said it did not expect to release photos of the meeting.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. Ferrari's new electric Luce faces backlash over design

    Ferrari unveiled its first electric vehicle, the Luce, designed by iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive, but the $640,000 five-seater car faced widespread criticism from investors, politicians, and internet users, with the firm's shares falling 8% after the launch and a former chairman warning it risks destroying the brand's legend.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Hantavirus cruise ship arrival in Tenerife sparks worker protest

    The MV Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak and evacuated three people from Cape Verde, is set to disembark passengers in Tenerife this weekend following an agreement between the Spanish government and the WHO. Tenerife dock workers have protested outside parliament, demanding safety measures and information before the ship's arrival, with some threatening to block it if their concerns are not addressed.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Pope Leo defends peace mission amid Trump criticism

    Pope Leo has responded to attacks by US President Donald Trump, saying his mission is to preach the Gospel and peace, and that anyone is free to criticize him. Trump has criticized the Pope over his stance opposing US and Israel's war on Iran, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio now heading to the Vatican for a two-day visit to advance bilateral relations and discuss the Middle East.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Pope condemns media freedom violations, honours slain journalists

    On World Press Freedom Day, Pope Leo condemned persistent violations of media freedom worldwide and paid tribute to journalists killed in conflict zones, emphasizing the importance of independent journalism and the growing threats reporters face.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Pope Leo Thursday

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Italy this week to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday, the first known in-person encounter between the pontiff and a U.S. cabinet official in nearly a year. The meeting comes as President Trump has publicly criticized the pope in recent weeks over his stances on immigration and the U.S.-Israeli-led conflict with Iran.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

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