Pope Leo XIV, on Wednesday, received legendary American singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan, at the Vatican, in an unusual encounter between the head of the Catholic Church and one of the most influential figures in modern music.
Pope Leo XIV could make history in the November 3 United States midterm elections after requesting a mail-in ballot in Illinois, potentially becoming the first sitting pontiff known to have participated in an American election.
The 71-year-old pontiff was allowed to leave the hospital after fresh medical examinations, including blood tests and a chest X-ray, confirmed that his clinical condition was satisfactory for discharge.
The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis on Tuesday after the 71-year-old pontiff underwent thoracic surgery at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, in the first major publicly disclosed health challenge of his pontificate.
The 71-year-old Pontiff personally disclosed the development on Sunday while addressing the faithful gathered for the Angelus, saying doctors had advised that the nodule be surgically removed.
July 05, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue as a critical strategy for tackling Nigeria's security challenges, while extending a formal invitation to Pope Leo XIV to visit the country.
The President...
May 25 (THEWILL) — Pope Leo XIV has warned about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, saying the technology must not be controlled by “a few” powerful people or companies.
In his first major theological document, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”),...
March 08, (THEWILL) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday, successfully intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones launched from Iran, the country’s Defence Ministry confirmed, as Pope Leo and world leaders urged an immediate end to escalating...
December 25, (THEWILL) — Pope Leo XIV on Christmas Day delivered a powerful appeal for peace across a world torn by conflict, calling for an immediate end to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine while urging global leaders...
November 20, (THEWILL) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Nigerian-born Catholic priest, Father Anthony Onyemuche Ekpo, as the new assessor for general affairs of the Vatican Secretariat of State.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks another important milestone for...
The commission issued the clarification on Saturday amid growing controversy surrounding the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections and calls by some Nigerians for Amupitan to step down over alleged irregularities in the registration process.
