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How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Quake

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

Pope Leo’s first Latin American tour, set for November, sparks early diplomatic focus on the region.

Pope Leo: 'I follow with concern the alarming situation in Ceuta'

Live updates: More than 300,000 displaced by France and Spain wildfires as hotter weather looms

4 news sources are covering this World story right now — Newsylist is tracking how fast it spreads.

Who are the ultratraditionalists rebelling against Pope Leo and triggering a rupture with the Vatican?

Rebel Catholic group SSPX defies pope, consecrates bishops

The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has consecrated four new bishops without a papal mandate, sparking fears of a formal schism within the Catholic Church.

Why the cardinals ‘felt like a college again’ after consistory

Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Smerilli, a Salesian sister, as the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development.

Pope invites new Archbishops to be 'Good Shepherds' on Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Pope Leo XIV uses the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul to call for unity and appoint new archbishops as 'good shepherds'.

Vatican releases consistory schedule, confidentiality note

The Vatican has released the official schedule and a confidentiality note for Pope Leo's upcoming consistory with Cardinals.