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Father Jose Francisco Syquia at the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation and Exorcism in Makati, Metro Manila on March 18.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jul 20, 2026
Faith vs. therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists
A key element of exorcists¡¯ training is discerning the difference between psychological and spiritual problems.
The Society of Saint Pius X consecrates four new bishops in Econe, western Switzerland, on Wednesday in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who pleaded with the ultra-traditionalist breakaway group to turn back from what he called a "schismatic act" with Rome.
WORLD
Jul 2, 2026
Members of rebel Catholic group in schism and excommunicated, Vatican says
The Vatican said on Thursday that priests and lay Catholics who are part of a breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval are in schism with the wider church and now excommunicated.
The 12th-century painting The Temptation of Christ by the Devil depicts Satan tempting Jesus in the wilderness. The work is part of The Cloisters Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2026
When the other side is framed as the antichrist
When rivals become mortal enemies, the instruments of politics and diplomacy cannot work.
Francisco Marques, 27, participates in an "exorcism retreat." Wearing a black cassock and a Roman collar, Marques cuts the figure of a traditional Catholic cleric. But neither the Vatican nor local church authorities recognize his ministry.
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 21, 2026
Portugal¡¯s unofficial exorcism fever worries Catholic Church
A woman closes her eyes as a young man dressed as a priest places both hands on her forehead. Moments later, she falls to the floor in front of dozens of worshipers.
Fireworks explode during the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on Wednesday.
WORLD
Jun 11, 2026
With Pope Leo¡¯s blessing, Barcelona¡¯s Sagrada Familia reaches new heights
The pontiff said the fact the basilica is yet unfinished does not mar its beauty but rather serves to remind believers ¡°that ?the Christian life is always a journey.¡±
Pope Leo XIV, who will visit the Canary Islands during his June 6-12 trip to Spain, has repeatedly called for compassion for those seeking a better life abroad.
WORLD
Jun 3, 2026
Migrant journeys in focus ahead of pope¡¯s visit to Spain¡¯s Canary Islands
The pope will spend the final two days of his trip to Spain on the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, where he will meet migrants and organizations working to support them.
Pope Leo XIV¡¯s encyclical letter, which traditionally addresses issues of theology, morality, society and politics
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 1, 2026
Pope Leo XIV¡¯s defense of humanity
Leo outlines in detail what needs to be done to govern digital devices and social media.
This photo handed out on May 25 shows Pope Leo XIV signing his first encyclical letter.
WORLD
May 26, 2026
Pope says AI should be ¡®disarmed¡¯ to avoid dominating humanity
Pope Leo XIV said artificial intelligence should be ¡°disarmed¡± to protect humanity from its dangers, adding his voice to a heated debate over the extent to which governments should regulate a technology that is reshaping the world.
Pope Leo XIV holds the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on May 13.
WORLD
May 19, 2026
Pope Leo to address rise of AI in first major text
The document, known as ?an encyclical, ?is likely to decry the use of AI in warfare and address how ?the technology is challenging workers¡¯ rights, according to sources.
A dog sits near a U.S. military vehicle located near the border between the United States and Mexico, in Sunland Park, New Mexico, on Feb. 11.
WORLD
May 12, 2026
Catholic diocese fights U.S. bid to seize land for border wall
The court action marks the latest escalation of controversy over the site, and comes amid recent tensions between Trump and members of his administration and Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a Regina Coeli address from the Apostolic Palace window overlooking St. Peter¡¯s Square in the Vatican on April 26.
WORLD
May 10, 2026
Pope condemns fresh violence in Sahel after dozens killed
On Saturday, security sources said dozens of people in central Mali had been killed the day before by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, an Al-Qaida-linked group.
Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican on May 19, 2025.
WORLD / Politics
May 7, 2026
Rubio to meet Pope Leo as Trump keeps up attacks on pontiff
The U.S. secretary of state¡¯s Thursday visit at the Vatican is the first between the pope and a Trump cabinet official in nearly a year.
A U.S. flag is held up as Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful from the popemobile ahead of his inaugural Mass in Saint Peter¡¯s Square, at the Vatican on May 18, 2025.
WORLD
May 6, 2026
A year into papacy, Pope Leo finds his ¡®clarion voice¡¯
The first U.S.-born pope, who sharply denounced war and despotism on a recent four-nation Africa tour, is expected to release his first in-depth teaching document this month.
Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd from a window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday.
WORLD
May 3, 2026
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honors slain reporters
The pope ?urged the faithful to ?remember journalists and reporters who have lost their lives pursuing the truth, particularly ?in areas afflicted ?by conflicts.
Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the Algerian community at the Basilica of our lady of Africa in Algiers on Monday.
WORLD
Apr 14, 2026
Pope Leo vows to continue 51³Ô¹ÏÍø critiques after Trump attacks
The comments are likely to further escalate tensions between the president and the U.S.-born pope, who has been denouncing the war in Iran with increasing frequency.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after disembarking Air Force One as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 13, 2026
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ¡®terrible¡¯ for foreign policy and ¡®weak¡¯ on crime
?The U.S.-born pontiff has emerged as an outspoken critic of the U.S. president¡¯s foreign and immigration policies.
Pope Leo XIV delivers a message from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on April 5, Easter Sunday, at the Vatican.
WORLD
Apr 13, 2026
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent¡¯s needs
The first U.S. ?pope¡¯s whirlwind ?tour includes 11 cities and towns, traversing nearly 18,000 km?over ?18 flights.
Pope Leo XIV presides over a vigil and rosary for peace in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday.
WORLD
Apr 12, 2026
Pope says he is ¡®closer than ever¡¯ to Lebanese people
The leader of the world¡¯s 1.4 billion Catholics has repeatedly urged de-escalation in the current U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and a need for a diplomatic solution.
Pope Leo XIV in Saint Peter square at the Vatican in October. Vatican officials and African Church leaders say the upcoming tour of four African countries is a personal priority for Leo and a sign of the value the church places on the continent, where Catholicism is growing fastest.
WORLD
Apr 10, 2026
Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent
Vatican officials and African Church leaders say the upcoming tour is a personal priority for the pope and a sign of the value the church places on the continent.
Peter Thiel speaks on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 21, 2016. Thiel, an early supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has been exploring the concept of the Antichrist in recent years.
WORLD
Mar 16, 2026
Peter Thiel¡¯s secretive Rome conference draws Catholic Church attention
The co-founder of artificial intelligence software firm Palantir has devoted increasing attention to religious and philosophical ideas in recent years.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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