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Holy See Press Office

Official agency of the Holy See

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Dec 7, 2025

What is the full original source and context of the quote attributed to Pope Leo about not following both Christ and the cruelty of kings?

Social media widely circulated the line “You cannot follow both Christ and the cruelty of kings” attributed to Pope Leo XIV in May 2025, but multiple contemporary fact-checks found no primary source o...

Nov 18, 2025

What official statements has the Vatican made about Donald Trump recently (2024–2025)?

The Vatican’s most visible official statements about Donald Trump in 2024–2025 fall into three clear buckets: measured congratulations and calls for “wisdom” from Cardinal Pietro Parolin after Trump’s...

Oct 26, 2025

Are there any official Pope social media accounts for news and updates?

There are used for news and updates: the Holy See operates Vatican News and the Dicastery for Communication manages papal presence, including the multi-language @Pontifex account on X and accounts on ...

Oct 6, 2025

What was the context of Pope Leo XIV's statement that Charlie Kirk responded to?

Pope Leo XIV’s remark that prompted Charlie Kirk’s response most directly came from the Holy See’s public reaction after Kirk’s assassination— . Alternative contexts cited in contemporaneous coverage ...

Oct 6, 2025

What were the main points of Pope Leo XIV's statement about Charlie Kirk?

Pope Leo XIV publicly offered prayers for Charlie Kirk and his immediate family following Kirk’s assassination and , according to the Holy See Press Office reporting on the Pope’s remarks to the new U...