Islamic State plots the assassination of Pope Leo XIV during his visit.

The entities involved

• Islamic State →

  Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group

  • Strikes were conducted against Islamic State hideouts located in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Balochistan.Mon 16:24
  • Analysis of jihadi movements' adoption of AI and their prominence in the Syria-Iraq region.Mon 06:37
• Leo XIV →

  267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)

  • Pope Leo XIV visited France to discuss ethical issues, including assisted suicide, following Belgium's legalization.Mon 17:27
  • Pope Leo XIV visited France, meeting President Macron and raising concerns about wars in the Middle East and Europe.Mon 16:27
• Aleppo →

  city in Aleppo Governorate, Syria

  • Recovery efforts are underway across various locations in Syria, including high-level talks in Damascus and assessments in Aleppo and Idlib.Sun 20:11
  • Return convoys are utilizing provinces in Syria, including Damascus, Hama, Aleppo, and Idlib.Sun 20:11

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• Pope Leo XIV carries out global mission.Jun 24
• Pope Leo XIV is visiting Metz for an apostolic journey.Jun 30
• Pope Leo XIV addressed global conflict and creation, drawing from Isaiah's vision, while UST hosted a Mass.Aug 30
• Pope joins campaign inspired by Fátima message.Sep 22
• Donald Trump used a health care announcement at the White House to discuss his beef with Pope Leo XIV and the escalation of the U.S. involvement in the war with Iran.Sep 1