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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Vatican City isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Pope Leo XIV confirmed a trip to Latin America and said he is happy to return to South America.

    10 eventsansa.it, thetablet.co.uk, riotimesonline.comSource

  2. Pope Leo XIV received a list of Ukrainian prisoners held in Russia.

    1 eventsthecatholicherald.comSource

  3. Pope met with American Jews and condemned antisemitism.

    2 eventsjpost.comSource

What happened

  • Statements15%
  • Cooperation68%
  • Criticism15%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure2%
  • Fighting0%

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