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Pope Leo XIV Vows Vatican Will Actively Oppose Global Human Rights Violations
Dec 06, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis, has declared that the Vatican will not remain silent regarding human rights abuses worldwide. During his address to 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See, the American pontiff emphasized the Vatican's commitment to addressing global inequalities and advocating for marginalized populations, continuing Pope Francis' legacy of championing social justice issues.
Pope Leo XIV Authorizes Traditional Latin Mass at Vatican: Bridging Catholic Church Divisions
Oct 24, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV has authorized a traditional Latin Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, reversing restrictions imposed by Pope Francis in a significant gesture toward conservative Catholics. This move represents the pontiff's strategic effort to heal deep divisions within the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church while balancing progressive reforms with traditional values.
Top Contenders for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: Trump, Musk, Khan Among Notable Nominees
Oct 08, 2025 03:30 am CST
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement is approaching with 338 candidates under consideration, including prominent figures like US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, the late Pope Francis, and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim. With nominations from world leaders and politicians, these candidates represent diverse contributions to international diplomacy, free speech advocacy, human rights, and peace initiatives across global conflicts.
Vatican Not Ready To Declare War In Gaza A Genocide: Pope Leo XIV
Sep 19, 2025 12:18 am CST
The Holy See is not ready to declare Israel's campaign in Gaza genocide, Pope Leo XIV said in an interview given in July but published Thursday.