Papal Plane Archives

Pope Leo urges Christians to ‘be less fearful’ of Islam, encourages ‘dialogue’ with Muslims

'One of the values of this trip is precisely to raise the world’s attention to the possibility that dialogue and friendship between Muslims and Christians is possible,' Leo stated.

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Andreas Wailzer

• Dec 4, 2025Dec 4, 2025

Pope Leo XIV reiterates two-state solution as ‘only path’ to lasting Israel-Palestine peace

On his flight from Istanbul to Beirut, the Pontiff reaffirmed Vatican support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and highlighted Turkey’s unique ‘example’ of peace.

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Gaetano Masciullo

• Dec 2, 2025

Vatican corrects English translation of Pope Francis’ speech claiming all religions lead to God

The Vatican updated its English translation of Pope Francis' comments in Singapore on all religions being ‘paths to God.’ The initial translation was criticized as downplaying his original statement, which some labeled as ‘heretical.’

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Sep 16, 2024Sep 16, 2024

Pope Francis insists Vatican’s relationship with Chinese Communist gov’t is ‘very respectful’

Pope Francis's defense of Vatican relations with Beijing comes despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Communist authorities only days ago forbade Chinese Catholics from meeting the Pope in Mongolia.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Sep 4, 2023Sep 4, 2023

Pope Francis: Cardinal Burke, faithful worried about the Synod are not defending ‘true Catholic doctrine’

The Pope appeared to suggest that critics of the Synod are defending ‘a doctrine like distilled water, tastes like nothing and is not the true Catholic doctrine.’

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Sep 4, 2023Sep 5, 2023