The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was “cordial”.
Pope Leo XIV holds Vatican talks with JD Vance
Uncategorized
May 19, 2025
Montgomery Stack
Related Posts
Zelensky says Russia considering end to war a ‘positive sign’
The Ukrainian president reiterates calls for a 30-day ceasefire after Vladimir Putin offered “direct talks”.
Beginning of the end? Ukraine’s front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope
There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.
Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church
Excited crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square to witness the historic election of the first American Pope.
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A 22-year-old man was arrested over the attack which also left a security guard severely injured.
Australia’s opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat
Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese’s landslide win.
Germany’s Merz faces new vote for chancellor after failing to win majority
Conservative Friedrich Merz needs to win the support of more than half the German parliament.
Ukraine drone attack shut Moscow airports, says Russia
Moscow’s annual Victory Day commemorations coincide this year with a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, ordered by Putin.
Israel strikes Yemen’s main airport in Sanaa
An Israeli military spokesman earlier warned “failure to evacuate and stay away from the area puts you in danger”.
Syrian security forces monitored armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were…
Maga says Pope Leo may be American, but he’s not ‘America first’
Pope Leo XIV has expressed support for immigrants and criticism of JD Vance. Donald Trump’s supporters aren’t happy.