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ON THIS DAY: Vatican City independence established (1929)

On this Day February 11, 2026 at 16:54

On This Day: The Lateran Treaty is signed Vatican City independence was formally established on 11 February 1929, when the Lateran Treaty was signed between...

Pope Leo calls for end to “barbarity of war” after strike on Gaza church

International July 21, 2025 at 12:46

Pope Leo called for an end to the 'barbarity of war' on Sunday as he spoke of his profound pain over an Israeli strike...

New Pope urges Iran and Israel to choose dialogue

International June 25, 2025 at 13:46

In his first major public statement since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel conflict, Pope Leo XIV has urged both nations to turn away from...

Cyprus Archbishop confident of ongoing ties with new pope

Cyprus May 15, 2025 at 09:58

The Archbishop of Cyprus George expressed his certainty that cooperation with the Roman Catholic Church will continue. Responding to journalists' questions about the future contacts of...