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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

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the West Wing of White House in Washington, Thursday April 23, 2026. (Credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP.)

Secretary of State Rubio, a Catholic, plans to visit the Vatican

May 5
Matthew Lee

US expands travel bans on Chinese officials for persecution

Mar 22, 2022
Matthew Lee

Blinken ends Trump rights plan promoting conservative agenda

Mar 31, 2021
Matthew Lee

Pompeo says China’s policies on Muslims amount to ‘genocide’

Jan 20, 2021
Matthew Lee

Pompeo meets Pope Francis as impeachment roils Washington

Oct 3, 2019
Matthew Lee

US downgrades Pakistan in religious freedom rankings

Dec 11, 2018
Matthew Lee

Cardinal Blase Cupich presents former Chicago White Sox player Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV during a ceremony honoring the 2005 World Series Champions before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on July 12, 2025. (Credit: Erin Hooley/AP.)

With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

Oct 1
Kristie Rieken

The statue of Brazil's patron saint, the Virgin of Aparecida, stands behind glass inside the basilica named after her in the town of Aparecida, Brazil, July 23, 2013. (Credit: Andre Penner/AP.)

What to know about the viral claim about Brazil’s patron saint jolting a tight presidential race

Oct 1
Eléonore Hughes

Premium article: The Manchester City cheating scandal makes it harder to find the good in soccer

Oct 1
Fionn Shiner

A sign on the outside of the Fairview Presbyterian Church on the edge of the Butler University campus shows its congregation's support for the Butler men's basketball team in Indianapolis, Ind. on Monday, April 4, 2011. (Credit: Amy Sancetta/AP.)

Giggle for God: America’s witty church signs aim to inspire, attract drivers and passersby

Oct 1
Giovanna Dell'Orto

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With their playoff slump broken and a pope on their side, the White Sox want more this October

Pope Leo XIV next to Vatican Press Officer Matteo Bruni on the papal plane from Metz, France, to Rome, Italy, on Sep. 28, 2026. (Credit: Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via AP.)

Pope Leo says German far right’s views on Christianity ‘not authentic’

Sep 29
Charles Collins

American actor Lou Ferrigno, left, attends Pope Leo XIV's weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfils childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Sep 30
Associated Press

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates with Kyle Teel (8) after scoring off a 2-run single hit by by Sam Antonacci during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Houston. (Credit: Karen Warren/AP.)

White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener

Sep 30
Associated Press

Pope asks for fairer solutions in story of disabled Spanish woman, 87, evicted from her home

Sep 29
Fionn Shiner