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Pope Leo XIV Challenges ‘Pro-Life’ Definition, Citing Death Penalty and Immigration Stances

Pope Leo XIV Challenges ‘Pro-Life’ Definition, Citing Death Penalty and Immigration Stances

Pope Leo XIV Challenges ‘Pro-Life’ Definition, Citing Death Penalty and Immigration Stances Pope Leo XIV has ignited a significant debate within U.S. politics and the Catholic Church, asserting that individuals who oppose abortion but support the death penalty are “not really pro-life.” In his first direct commentary on U.S. politics since his May election, the Pope also questioned the pro-life stance of those who condone “inhuman treatment of immigrants.” The Pope’s remarks, made late Tuesday, came amidst a controversy surrounding…

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Pope Leo XIV Challenges U.S. ‘Pro-Life’ Stance, Sparks White House Rebuttal on Immigration

Pope Leo XIV Challenges U.S. ‘Pro-Life’ Stance, Sparks White House Rebuttal on Immigration

Pope Leo XIV Challenges U.S. ‘Pro-Life’ Stance, Sparks White House Rebuttal on Immigration Pope Leo XIV has ignited a fresh controversy, directly challenging the U.S. interpretation of ‘pro-life’ by stating that ‘inhuman treatment of immigrants’ is inconsistent with the term. In remarks made Tuesday evening from his summer residence, the first American pontiff suggested that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full spectrum of their policy positions, explicitly linking opposition to abortion with stances on issues like the death…

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Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint

Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint

Vatican Canonizes Carlo Acutis, ‘God’s Influencer,’ as First Millennial Saint VATICAN CITY – In a historic ceremony on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV officially canonized Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old computer enthusiast, making him the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Acutis, affectionately known as ‘God’s Influencer’ for his innovative use of technology to spread the faith, now serves as a modern role model for young Catholics worldwide. The open-air Mass, held in St. Peter’s Square, drew an estimated 80,000 attendees, including many…

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Pope Leo XIV Condemns ‘Pandemic of Arms’ After Tragic Minnesota School Shooting

Pope Leo XIV Condemns ‘Pandemic of Arms’ After Tragic Minnesota School Shooting

Pope Leo XIV Condemns ‘Pandemic of Arms’ After Tragic Minnesota School Shooting VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV on Sunday issued a powerful appeal to end the “pandemic of arms,” both large and small, as he offered solemn prayers for the victims of a devastating school shooting in Minnesota, United States. Speaking from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square, the first U.S. Pope denounced the “logic of weapons” fueling global conflicts and expressed profound sorrow for the recent tragedy. The…

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Pope Leo XIV Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Following Deadly Minnesota School Shooting

Pope Leo XIV Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Following Deadly Minnesota School Shooting

Pope Leo XIV Demands End to ‘Pandemic of Arms’ Following Deadly Minnesota School Shooting Pope Leo XIV has issued a powerful condemnation of the “pandemic of arms, large and small,” calling for an immediate global cessation of violence after a horrific school shooting in Minnesota last week. Speaking to crowds in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, the first American pontiff passionately prayed for the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School church massacre in Minneapolis. The tragic incident claimed the lives…

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Pope Leo XIV Denounces ‘Pandemic of Arms’ After Deadly Minnesota School Shooting

Pope Leo XIV Denounces ‘Pandemic of Arms’ After Deadly Minnesota School Shooting

Pope Leo XIV Denounces ‘Pandemic of Arms’ After Deadly Minnesota School Shooting Pope Leo XIV publicly prayed for the victims of a tragic shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota this past week, denouncing a global ‘pandemic of arms, large and small.’ Speaking from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, the U.S.-born pontiff condemned the attack and the ‘logic of weapons’ that he stated fuels conflicts worldwide. ‘Our prayers for the victims of the tragic shooting during a…

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Pope Condemns Gaza Violence Amid New Civilian Casualties and Aid Crisis

Pope Condemns Gaza Violence Amid New Civilian Casualties and Aid Crisis

Pope Condemns Gaza Violence Amid New Civilian Casualties and Aid Crisis In a significant address, Pope Leo XIV has vehemently condemned the escalating “barbarity” of the conflict in Gaza and the “indiscriminate use of force,” following reports from Gaza’s health ministry that at least 73 Palestinians were killed while queuing for humanitarian aid. The ministry stated on Sunday that these fatalities occurred in various locations, primarily in northern Gaza, with 67 reportedly killed by Israeli fire near the Zikim crossing….

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Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Castel Gandolfo, Reviving Papal Summer Retreat Tradition

Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Castel Gandolfo, Reviving Papal Summer Retreat Tradition

Pope Leo XIV Arrives at Castel Gandolfo, Reviving Papal Summer Retreat Tradition CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV arrived at the historic papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, commencing a six-week vacation aimed at restoring ‘body and spirit.’ This move marks a significant resumption of a centuries-old papal tradition, which was paused during Pope Francis’s 12-year pontificate. The 69-year-old Chicago native, history’s first American pope, was greeted by well-wishers lining the main road into the hilltop town….

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