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President Museveni Urges Christians to Embrace Hard Work for Prosperity
27
Oct

President Museveni Urges Christians to Embrace Hard Work for Prosperity

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Christians across Uganda to uphold the values of hard work, discipline, and productivity, describing them as essential virtues for both spiritual and national development. Speaking during celebrations marking 100 years of St. Mary’s Lubaga Cathedral, one of Uganda’s oldest and most iconic places of worship, Museveni said that […]

09
Oct

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Dialogue Two Years After October 7 Hamas Attacks

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Marking the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt call for peace, reconciliation, and an end to what he described as a cycle of hatred and suffering in the Middle East. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square following Sunday Mass, the pontiff reflected on the […]

Thousands Gather as Pope Leo XIV Celebrates 70th Birthday in St. Peter’s Square
15
Sep

Thousands Gather as Pope Leo XIV Celebrates 70th Birthday in St. Peter’s Square

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Pope Delivers Angelus Prayer, Offers Message of Gratitude on Milestone Birthday Thousands of faithful from around the world gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV, marking a milestone for a pontiff who has become one of the most recognizable and reform minded leaders of the modern […]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East
21
Aug

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Ukraine and Middle East

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Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his urgent appeal for peace in regions torn by armed conflict, highlighting Ukraine and the Middle East as areas in dire need of global solidarity and spiritual intervention. Speaking during his weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, the pontiff announced a call for a […]

Pope Leo Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal Calls for Global Unity
10
Aug

Pope Leo Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal, Calls for Global Unity

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Pope Leo has hailed the historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a “beacon of hope” for the South Caucasus and a powerful step toward global reconciliation after years of conflict. In a Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope welcomed the U.S.-brokered deal signed last week by Yerevan and Baku, ending […]

Nigerian Priest Who Served in U.S. Abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State
11
Jun

Nigerian Priest Who Served in U.S. Abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State

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A Nigerian Catholic priest who recently returned from the United States has been abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants in the northeastern state of Borno, the Catholic Church confirmed on Sunday. Rev. Alphonsus Afina, who served in Alaska from 2017 to 2024, was kidnapped on June 1 near the border town of Gwoza, close to […]

Pope Leo XIV Denounces Rise of Nationalism, Calls for Global Reconciliation
09
Jun

Pope Leo XIV Denounces Rise of Nationalism, Calls for Global Reconciliation

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Pope Leo XIV on Sunday issued a strong message against the global rise of nationalist political movements, urging world leaders and citizens to embrace reconciliation, dialogue, and unity over division. Speaking before tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Pentecost Mass, the pontiff warned that nationalism risks “eroding the bonds of fraternity and […]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Release of Imprisoned Journalists in First Address to Media
13
May

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Release of Imprisoned Journalists in First Address to Media

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In a powerful first address to the global press, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for the release of journalists imprisoned worldwide, describing their detainment as an attack on truth and the public’s right to information. Speaking before a packed audience of international media professionals at the Vatican on Monday, the newly elected Pope […]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Public Address at Vatican
12
May

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Public Address at Vatican

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New Pontiff uses historic Sunday appearance to call for an end to war and promote unity among nations VATICAN CITY — In a powerful and widely anticipated moment, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, using the occasion to issue an emotional appeal for peace across war-torn […]

President Trump Hails Election of First American Pope as ‘A Great Honor’
09
May

President Trump Hails Election of First American Pope as ‘A Great Honor’

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued a congratulatory statement Thursday in response to the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy in the Catholic Church’s two-thousand-year history. “This is a great honor for the United States, and a moment of pride […]

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