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Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.

Ayatollah Khamenei criticizes Trump post-Middle East visit, calling him a liar and condemning US-Israel relations. Iran's regime labeled as antisemitic by Trump.

A grandmother who was arrested for holding sign near an abortion clinic warns of growing free speech crackdown as lawmakers push to expand controversial “buffer zones" outside such facilities.

Despite headlines about a rift, President Donald Trump’s tour pressed Iran, advanced normalization and backed Israel’s security. Experts say that if Jerusalem acts, a historic opportunity awaits.

A Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four others, according to Ukrainian officials.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the country's air force drills and stressed the importance of a step-up in war preparation, according to state media.

A bronze statue of Melania Trump was stolen in Slovenia. Created by Brad Downey and Ales Zupevc, it replaced a wooden version destroyed by arson in 2020.

Internal UN memos reveal skepticism about proposed budget reforms, suggesting they are a tactic to avoid immediate changes and appease the the Trump administration.