Tag: Pope
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Gay Blessings ‘Will Remain’ Under Pope Leo, Vatican Doctrine Chief Says
By Paul Joseph Pope Leo XIV has indicated that the Catholic Church will not expand its approach to same-sex relationships beyond allowing pastoral blessings, reaffirming the Church’s traditional doctrinal boundaries. Speaking on recent pastoral guidelines, the Pope clarified that while blessings may be offered in specific contexts as an act of welcome and accompaniment, they…
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Cameroon Conflict Intensifies
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Pope Leo XIV has delivered a strong rebuke of global leaders he described as “tyrants,” accusing them of fueling war and exploitation while urging renewed commitment to peace during a visit to Bamenda, Cameroon. April 17, 2026; Speaking in the conflict-ridden Anglophone region, the pontiff warned that the world is being…
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Photos: Pope Leo Removes Shoes As He Visits Great Mosque Of Algiers
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella Pope Leo on Monday paid a historic visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers, one of Africa’s most prominent Islamic landmarks, as part of his ongoing 11-day pastoral tour of the continent. In a gesture of deep respect, the pontiff removed his shoes before stepping into the vast complex, which is…
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Pope Leo Vows to Continue Iran War Criticism Despite Trump’s Attack
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has reaffirmed that he will not be silenced following a public attack from U.S. President Donald Trump over his stance on the ongoing Iran war. The Pope insisted that his mission remains rooted in promoting peace and condemning violence, regardless of…
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Trump’s ‘Jesus Image’ Post Deepens Rift with Pope Leo
By George Omagbemi Sylvester U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh global outrage after posting an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ, intensifying his ongoing public feud with Pope Leo XIV. The controversial post came shortly after Trump launched a scathing verbal attack on the pontiff over his calls for peace. On April 13,…
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Trump Says Pope Leo Would Not Be Pontiff Without Him
By George Omagbemi Sylvester U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global controversy after claiming that Pope Leo XIV would not have become pope if he were not president, intensifying an already strained relationship between the White House and the Vatican. The remarks came as Trump accused the pontiff of being politically biased and overly critical…
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God Does Not Support War – Pope Leo Warns Trump
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Pope Leo has issued a strong moral rebuke of the ongoing U.S.–Israeli military actions against Iran, warning that no war can ever be justified in the name of God. His remarks come amid escalating global tensions and controversial rhetoric from political leaders attempting to frame the conflict in religious terms. This…
