He addressed the spiraling back-and-forth saga of Trump’s critiques of his peace message, which have dominated news headlines this week.
World
Sun, Apr 19
In his remarks in the St. Joseph Cathedral, Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts.
Fri, Apr 17
Pope Leo XIV made no mention of Trump's latest social media post or the suggestion by JD Vance that he should "be careful" when speaking about theology.
Thu, Apr 16
Justin Evans, 24 and originally from Christchurch, was last seen within the Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay, Orkney shortly before midnight on Saturday.
New Zealand
Wed, Apr 15
Now their disagreement over the war in Iran has escalated in spectacular fashion, and their comments show how differently each sees the conflict and its impact.
The Italian premier had said that she found "unacceptable the words of President Trump against the Holy Father".
Many were appalled that Trump followed his Truth Social attack on Leo by posting an image depicting himself as a Christ-like saviour.
Tue, Apr 14
Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on the Papa Stronsay island in Orkney shortly before midnight on April 11.
The US President was asked about his comments toward the US-born head of the Catholic Church, as well as the since-deleted post depicting himself as a healer.
It was an extraordinary broadside against the global leader of the Catholic Church, exacerbating a feud that began over the war in Iran.
Mon, Apr 13
As religious AI tools become increasingly common, many people are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith, authority and spiritual guidance.
Leo’s tone and message appeared directed at Trump and US officials, who have boasted of US military superiority and justified the war in religious terms.
Sun, Apr 12
"With our forgiveness comes an earnest plea. Give us back our taonga,” the Bishop said.
Crime and Justice
Sun, Apr 5
The Pontiff said God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence.
He was the first pontiff in decades to carry a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross.
Sat, Apr 4
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars project a version of the faith that appears more progressive and lenient than church leadership and other Latter-day Saint influencers might like.
Entertainment
Several New Zealand church leaders and scholars are condemning the Trump administration’s use of scripture to frame military action, calling it a betrayal of Christianity’s message of peace and humility.
Fri, Apr 3
It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what’s a central tenet of faith for believers — his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels.
Thu, Apr 2
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, hosting his first monthly Christian worship service at the Pentagon since the Iran war began, prayed to have “every round find its mark.”
Thu, Mar 26
The 63-year-old former cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40 was installed as archbishop of Canterbury overnight.
Fifty-one people were killed and 40 others were injured at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019 in New Zealand's deadliest ever mass shooting.
Sun, Mar 15
Police said the theft from a church on Middle Valley Rd, Mackenzie occurred sometime between February 19 and March 4.
Tue, Mar 10
His name would also be removed from the child sex offender register.
Tue, Mar 3
Kiwi medical expert warns punters to bring a 'closed cheque book' if attending 'Apostle' Kathryn Krick's event.
Fri, Feb 20
For seven years, Toby Behan has led a busy parish in rural Canterbury — but his life before ministry followed a very different calling.
Mon, Jan 12
