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Justice should not be reduced to punishment alone: Pope
Pope Leo XIV presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year yesterday, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to prisoners in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: CNA.
Live authentically with prayer and let go of the superfluous: Pope
The secret to living an authentic life is praying to understand what is truly beneficial according to God’s plan and letting go of the superfluous, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Pope says Trump’s Ukraine plan could break US-Europe alliance
Pope Leo XIV said this week President Donald Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine threatens to break apart the alliance between Europe and the United States. Source: CNA.
Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon teaches that peace is possible: Pope
Pope Leo XIV said his encounter with religious leaders during his apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon last week teaches that peace is possible if Christians and people of other faiths build it together. Source: Vatican News.
Dialogue and respect could help end Middle East conflicts: Pope
At the end of his first foreign trip as Pope, which focused on dialogue, Pope Leo XIV said the examples of friendship and respect he had witnessed could serve as a helpful model for others. Source: CNS.
Pope’s childhood home officially designated as historic landmark
Months after purchasing the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, the village of Dolton, Illinois, has designated it as an official historic landmark. Source: CBS News.
Pope ends visit to Lebanon with plea for peace
Pope Leo XIV ended his stay in Lebanon with what he termed “a heartfelt appeal: may the attacks and hostilities cease”. Source: OSV News.
Pope open first international trip with call for unity
Pope Leo XIV opened his first international trip yesterday with a call for unity, renewed dialogue and a rejection of division and violence. Source: The Tablet.
Pope prays for victims of devastating Hong Kong fire
In a telegram addressed to the Bishop of Hong Kong, Pope Leo XIV said he is praying for victims of a devastating fire at an apartment complex in the city’s Tai Po district. Source: Vatican News.