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Pope

Academia 2 days ago

PREMIUM
Muslims and Catholics walk together to achieve peace

Catholics and Muslims, together with all people of goodwill, are called to envision and open new paths through which life can be renewed.

Europe 2 months 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.

Europe 2 months 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 4 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.

Academia 10 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.

Europe 10 months ago

Pope Leo XIV appeals for 'no more war' in first Sunday message

Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world's major powers for "no more war" in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter's Square since his election as pontiff.

Americas 10 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 10 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 10 months ago

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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.

Editorial 10 months ago

‘Habemus papam Americanum'

A champion of the Catholic tradition of social justice founded by his namesake Leo XIII, Prevost's background and clear admiration for his predecessor indicates that he may follow the same path to peace and love that Francis trod for the last 12 years.

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