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Pope gets invitation to visit Peru during a Vatican garden party, then stays for lunch
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Peru’s ambassador to the Holy See publicly invited Pope Leo XIV to visit his second homeland on Saturday, as 2026 is…
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Pope asks that 'clamour of weapons cease' in Christmas address
Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal for peace in Ukraine in his first Christmas address as pope to thousands of the faithful on St Peter's…
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Pope meets with Italian secret agents and urges them to be ethical
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Friday with members of Italy’s intelligence services and warned them not to use confidential information for…
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Pope Leo in Beirut: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict
"We all know that at this time Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only solution," Leo, the first US pope,…
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Why Pope Leo XIV's Lebanon visit matters amid Israeli bombardment
BEIRUT — When Pope Leo XIV visits the Middle East this week, he comes to a conflict-weary region struggling to find peace even as the…
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Pope Leo XIV reveals a very wholesome list of favorite films. You expected different?
The “Purge” movies are missing from the list, as are the entries in the “Saw” franchise. There are no “Evil Dead” titles. “The Exorcist”…
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Pope Leo visits 'school of peace' sailing the Mediterranean
Arm in arm, young people of different faiths perform the dabke, an Arabic folk dance, in the Italian port of Ostia, elated by a visit from…
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Pope Leo Declares Whose Side He’s On—and It’s Not JD Vance’s
Pope Leo XIV last week released his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te, and the message from the first American-born pontiff seems…
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What Pope Leo XIV's selection has meant for one Peruvian city
Chiclayo, Peru --- It is a long way from the South Side of Chicago to the heart of Chiclayo in Northern Peru. But it was a simple phrase,…
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Pope Leo: 'Really serious' ramifications may result from Doha strike
Multiple global leaders released comments regarding an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas officials in Qatar. Western leaders slammed the…
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UK's Chagos Islands deal 'significant victory', says Pope
Pope Leo XIV has said he is "delighted" the UK has agreed to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Speaking to a delegation of 15 refugees…
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Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a…
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The Other Reason to Honor Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
It’s a prime example of what we’ve been losing — a home that’s inherently affordable, because it’s a small house on a small lot. Source link
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Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault…
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Pope warns of 'irreparable abyss' as Middle East conflict escalates
Pope Leo XIV made an urgent appeal for an end to the fighting in the Middle East at Sunday's traditional Angelus prayer in St Peter's…
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace between Iran and Israel
The Brief Pope Leo XIV is urging Israel and Iran to be responsible and act reasonably, following that exchange of attacks that has killed…
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A White Sox cap at the Vatican? Pope Leo XIV is 'like any other guy in Chicago on the South Side'
Pope Leo XIV is a huge Chicago White Sox fan. It’s a good thing too — otherwise the event being thrown in his honor at the team’s home…
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In Chicago, Will the Pope Bump Last?
In Chicago, people are very excited about Pope Leo XIV, or Father Bob, as those who’ve known Robert Francis Prevost a long time…
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Whistleblower documents claim Pope Leo XIV mishandled abuse allegations
(WGN) — A group has unveiled new whistleblower documents accusing Pope Leo XIV of mishandling abuse allegations while he was a bishop in…
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Somebody Warn the New Pope: JD Vance Is Trying to Buddy Up to Him
Step aside, presidents and prime ministers: Vice President JD Vance says he wants to work with the newest world leader, Pope Leo XIV.…
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How Pope Francis Saved the Catholic Church From JD Vance
Money wasn’t up for discussion, and as the printing of easy dollars continued under Obama, inequality soared and culture turned brutal.…
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What Pope Leo XIV has said about climate change
Robert Prevost, newly named Pope Leo XIV, has previously expressed his position on climate change, hurtling the thorny issue back into the…