Pope Leo XIV begins Latin America tour less than a month after lung cancer surgery
Just under a month after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV began his visit to Latin America on Friday, landing in Uruguay.
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Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with salary raises for Vatican cardinals and officials
Pope Leo XIV turns 71 on Monday and has marked the occasion by giving his closest associates pay raises.
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Saint Francis of Assisi relics on public display for first time since 1226
Long queues are forming in Assisi, Italy. For the first time, the public will be able to see the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Pope Leo appeals for global ceasefire on Christmas Day
Pope Leo XIV calls for a global ceasefire on Christmas Day, expressing sadness over Russia's "apparent rejection" of proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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Concern among Christians after bomb attacks on churches
Fear and anxiety characterize the Christian minority in Bangladesh after several bomb attacks were targeted at churches and a Catholic school.
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SVT Violates Rules with Extended Display of Pope's Favorite Chocolate
The Review Board for Radio and TV finds SVT guilty of showing boxes with the deceased Pope Francis' favorite chocolate for too long on screen.
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Carlo Acutis Canonized as First Millennial Saint by Pope Leo XIV
Tens of thousands were gathered on St. Peter's Square when Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis. The Italian teenager is the first from the so-called millennial generation to be canonized.
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Netanyahu Expresses Deep Regret Over Gaza Church Attack
Israel "deeply regrets" the attack on Gaza's only Catholic church, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement. Pope Francis' friend, the priest Gabriel Romanelli, was injured in the attack. Italy is furious and Pope Leo urges an immediate ceasefire.
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