In an unconventional event, the Harlem Globetrotters taught Pope Leo how to spin a basketball on his finger. This unique encounter took place at the Vatican, where the team presented a special performance for the Pope.
During his first Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to choose peace over conflict. Thousands gathered to hear his message focused on the importance of peace in a world filled with strife.
Pope Leo, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, has made a direct appeal to former President Donald Trump, urging him to find a resolution to the escalating conflict in Iran. This call comes amid rising global tensions due to the ongoing war.
Pope Leo has strongly criticized the ongoing military airstrikes in Iran, describing them as indiscriminate and calling for an international ban. His statements come amid escalating conflict that has entered its fourth week.