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Father Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. was supposed to be the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in the central Philippines. (Credit: Diocese of Tagbilaran.)

Filipino priest backs out of ordination as bishop, cites ‘human limitations’

May 6
Paterno R. Esmaquel II

President Donald Trump walks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington. (Credit: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP.)

Premium article: Rubio walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump attacks Pope Leo

May 6
Charles Collins

Rajasthan Legislative Assembly in India. (Credit: Wikipedia.)

Four Catholics arrested after Hindu activists disrupt Mass in India

May 6
Nirmala Carvalho

In this handout photo provided by Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV exchanges gifts with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, as they meet in the pope’s private library at the Vatican, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media via AP.)

Rubio makes fence-mending visit to the Vatican after Trump’s broadsides against Pope Leo XIV

May 7
Nicole Winfield,
Matthew Lee

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Leo XIV makes anniversary visit to Pompeii, Naples in footsteps of sainted local hero

Premium article: Leo XIV makes anniversary visit to Pompeii, Naples in footsteps of sainted local hero

May 8
Christopher R. Altieri

Pope Leo XIV signs the FAO Golden Book register of honor as he attends a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of World Food Day at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

A year in, what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list? And what has he done so far?

May 8
Nicole Winfield

A flag from the United States waves in the crowd as Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Credit: Bernat Armangue/AP.)

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened

May 8
Nicole Winfield

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sept. 10, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

The American pope: Pope Leo XIV’s first year in photos

May 8
Associated Press

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