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Pope encourages Lebanese priests during video call
A group of parish priests from villages in southern Lebanon got a pleasant surprise yesterday morning when they received a video call from Pope Leo XIV. Source: Vatican News.
Pope rejects Trump’s claim he supports nuclear weapons
Pope Leo XIV said violence must always be a last resort and rejected United States President Donald Trump’s claim that he supports Iran having a nuclear weapon. Source: EWTN News.
New book a window into the spirituality that shaped Pope
The faithful curious about who Pope Leo XIV was before his election to the papacy now have a new window into the Augustinian spirituality that shaped him. Source: EWTN News.
Pope remembers journalists killed by war and violence
Pope Leo XIV yesterday remembered journalists and reporters killed by war and violence, warning that press freedom is often violated around the world. Source: EWTN News.
Pope urges Catholics to pray that everyone might have food
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics across the globe to join him this May in praying that everyone might have food. Source: Vatican News.
Pope reveals purpose of his journey to African nations
Pope Leo XIV wanted his journey to Africa to highlight the serious injustices still ongoing there and to convey a message of peace to a world marred by conflict and violations of international law. Source: NCR Online.
Pope visits Holy See’s ‘diplomat school’
Pope Leo XIV has outlined the qualities needed in priests who serve as Vatican diplomats, describing their work as a unique ministry that serves not only Catholics but also the entire human family in individual nations and international organisations. Source: EWTN News.
Pope speaks out against death penalty
Pope Leo XIV has sent a message of support to participants at a Catholic university event marking 15 years since the abolition of the death penalty in his home state of Illinois. Source: OSV News.
Pope to new priests: Keep Church door open to seekers
Priests are called each day to leave the doors of the Church open to a “suffering humanity” in need and not “be an obstacle to those who wish to enter,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.