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Europe 1 month ago

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Leo, celebrating his first Christmas after being elected in May by the world's cardinals to succeed the late Pope Francis, has a quieter, more diplomatic style than his predecessor and usually refrains from making political references in his sermons.

Middle East and Africa 1 month ago

Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war

Bethlehem residents hope the return of Christmas festivities will breathe life back into the city.

Europe 1 month ago

Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God

Leo, the first United States-born pope, is celebrating his first Christmas after being elected in May by the world's cardinals to succeed the late Pope Francis.

Europe 3 months ago

Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going

Box office revenues in many countries remain well below the levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, with multiplexes in the United States and Canada just suffering their worst summer since 1981, excluding the COVID-19 shutdown.

Middle East and Africa 7 months ago

Pope 'deeply saddened' by Gaza church strike, urges immediate ceasefire

The deaths at the church compound came as Gaza's civil defense agency reported at least 20 people killed in other Israeli strikes around the Palestinian territory.

Academia 9 months ago

PREMIUM
Why an American Pope?

Though inherently a religious process guided by a divine hand and absent of political interventions, the election of a new pope reflects the state of the world, as history has shown.

Americas 9 months ago

At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'

In the verdant suburb of Philadelphia, locals, professors and students reveled as Cardinal Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday.

Academia 9 months ago

PREMIUM
Buddhists and Catholics work together to promote peace

A liberating dialogue is necessary among all people, whatever their background, to free us from division, conflict and suffering and foster unity and love through mutual respect for our diverse traditions.

Society 9 months ago

PREMIUM
Indonesian Catholics welcome Pope Leo XIV with joy

Indonesian Catholics have joyfully welcomed Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from North America and the Order of Saint Augustine, expressing hope that he will continue the legacy of his predecessor by prioritizing the poor and marginalized, and promoting unity within the Catholic Church.

Americas 9 months ago

Soft-spoken Leo XIV spent decades amid poor in Peru

The new Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago, was entrusted by his predecessor Francis to head the Dicastery for Bishops, a key Vatican department that advises the pontiff on appointments.