Russia peace talks in the Vatican marks a significant development for the first US-born pontiff, just as the Trump administration appears to be stepping back from leading negotiations.The Vatican has helped arbitrate delicate matters of diplomacy in the past.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin at around 10 a.m. ET on Monday, as the White House continues its push for an end to Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine after last week's peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey.

After Trump’s third phone call with Putin since his inauguration, it appears there will be no letup in fighting and less U.S. pressure on Moscow.

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: " Fight! " The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “ Peace."

During a meeting at the Vatican, U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered an invitation from Donald Trump to Pope Leo XIV to visit the United States. What do you need to know? Meeting at the Vatican: Vice President JD Vance met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican,

Weeks after Pope Francis died, president laughed off questions about Trump pope pic, his dismissal on the eve of papal conclave. Pope Leo was chosen

Scores of VIPs attended, with some of them looking for a fresh start with the new pontiff after frictions with his predecessor.

Before becoming pontiff, the first U.S.-born pope was not shy about criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance - social media musings that pulled him into the maelstrom of divided U.