Palm Sunday: Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of those who wage war

[ad_1] On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV told worshippers that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, delivering a strong call for peace during Mass at the Vatican.Thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square for the service marking the start of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter. Palm […]

Pope condemns ‘pandemic of arms’: Prays for US school shooting victims; urges Ukraine ceasefire

[ad_1] Pope Leo XIV on Sunday issued a powerful plea against what he called the global “pandemic of arms, large and small,” as he prayed for victims of a deadly school Mass shooting in the United States.Speaking in English from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, the Chicago-born pontiff condemned both the Minnesota attack and […]

Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing draws thousands to St Peter’s Square in Vatican city

[ad_1] Ahead of his address, staff members decorated the balcony for the ceremony. Unlike previous popes, instead of speaking from the Apostolic Palace window, he stood at the centre of St Peter’s Square, at the heart of the Church. (Image: AP) (Image: AP) [ad_2] Source link

New Pope Leo XIV’s past comments on LGBTQ+ resurface — Here’s what he said

[ad_1] The election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has sparked a renewed debate over the Catholic Church’s approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion. The American-born pontiff, chosen Thursday to succeed Pope Francis, is being scrutinised for past remarks about homosexuality and media influence that resurfaced shortly after his election.In a 2012 address during his […]

Martin Scorsese to produce a documentary on Pope Francis titled ‘Aldeas — A New Story’

[ad_1] Pope Francis meets with director Martin Scorsese at the Vatican, January 31, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Director Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary featuring the late Pope Francis. Aldeas—A New Story is said to document the religious leader’s use of cinema in the global educational movement he founded before his death. The documentary […]

Pope Leo XIV, JD Vance meet ahead of US-led diplomatic flurry to reach ceasefire in Ukraine

[ad_1] Pope Leo XIV meets US vice-president JD Vance (Image: AP) Two high-profile Catholics, Pope Leo XIV and US Vice President JD Vance, were meeting Monday ahead of a flurry of US-led diplomatic efforts to make progress on a ceasefire in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Vance’s motorcade was seen entering Vatican City just after 7.30 […]

From ‘bridge builder’ to ‘force for unity’: How catholics perceive American-born Pope Leo XIV

[ad_1] The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, was welcomed with optimism by Catholics across both liberal and conservative viewpoints.Many hope that the new pontiff can bring unity and reduce tensions among different groups within the Church.Catholics with liberal views are hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will carry […]

Catholics gather to catch glimpse of Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s prayer

[ad_1] Pope Leo XIV will greet the crowd from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, leading a prayer to the Virgin Mary in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.The noon (1000 GMT) prayer is expected to draw thousands of people anxious for a closer look at […]

Pope Leo XIV signals intention to walk in Francis’ footsteps | World News

[ad_1] Newly elected Pope Leo XIV hailed his predecessor Pope Francis in a meeting of cardinals on Saturday and said he intended to follow in the late pontiff’s footsteps, signalling the continuation of the late pope’s relatively progressive agenda.Leo addressed a meeting of cardinals, his first since being elected the 267th pope on Thursday.The Chicago-born […]

Pope Leo XIV says choice of name reflects social commitment

[ad_1] Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor’s path as pontiff, praising Francis’s “complete dedication to service” and explaining his name choice reflected a commitment to social causes, according to the Vatican.Addressing a meeting of cardinals two days after being elected the 267th pope, Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost said a pontiff […]