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Faith

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice'

  • JOSHUA MCELWEE Reuters

Pope Leo marks his first year leading the Catholic Church on Friday with a higher public profile and a ramped-up schedule.

Americans don't like Trump's Jesus posts and back Pope Leo, poll shows

Americans don't like Trump's Jesus posts and back Pope Leo, poll shows

  • TERRY COLLINS USA Today

A majority of Americans also responded negatively to a post threatening Iran, in which Trump said "a whole civilization will die tonight."

US president Trump restarts Pope feud ahead of Rubio visit to Vatican

US president Trump restarts Pope feud ahead of Rubio visit to Vatican

  • Aljazeera

US President Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

Photos: Pope Leo marks first year leading the Catholic Church

Photos: Pope Leo marks first year leading the Catholic Church

  • Reuters
Rubio Heads To Italy After Trump Clashes With Meloni And Pope

Rubio Heads To Italy After Trump Clashes With Meloni And Pope

  • Cover Media - Shareable

Marco Rubio is set to visit Italy as tensions rise following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Michigan veteran, 88, and online influencer team up to help 50 vets in 50 states

Michigan veteran, 88, and online influencer team up to help 50 vets in 50 states

  • MAX REINHART The Detroit News

An 88-year-old Michigan veteran and the social media influencer who raised $1.7 million to help him retire are launching a new effort aimed at lifting up other Americans in need.

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex

  • JOSHUA McELWEE Reuters

Priests and bishops in the global Church have long emphasized bans on abortion, birth control and same-sex marriage as high priorities.

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex

Pope Leo signals shift away from Catholic Church's focus on sex

    Priests and bishops in the global Church have long emphasized bans on abortion, birth control and same-sex marriage as high priorities.

    Pope says churches must overcome differences at Archbishop of Canterbury meeting

    Pope says churches must overcome differences at Archbishop of Canterbury meeting

      Pope Leo has called for Anglicans and Catholics to work to overcome differences, as he met with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. The pontiff welcomed Dame Sarah Mullally, who is the top bishop in the Church of England, to the Vatican on Monday. While she made history as first woman…

      Video: CIPO supports community through philanthropy and financial education

      Video: CIPO supports community through philanthropy and financial education

        CIPO supports community through philanthropy and financial education

        Pope Leo Rejects Formal Blessings for Gay Couples, Citing Church Unity.

        Pope Leo Rejects Formal Blessings for Gay Couples, Citing Church Unity.

          Pope Leo XIV has pushed back against efforts by a senior cardinal to formalize blessings for same-sex couples, reaffirming the Vatican's opposition to turning such gestures into structured rites

          Helping Topeka: Chuck Johnson's Second Chance Foods

          Helping Topeka: Chuck Johnson's Second Chance Foods

            Chuck Johnson, owner of Second Chance Foods in Topeka, explains how his second-run grocery store supports the community.

            What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

            What a new Gallup poll shows about young men's religious revival

              The gender gap reversal is only happening among adults under 30, according to Gallup's data. Among adults aged 30 and older, women remain more religious than men.

              President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

              President Trump’s feud with Pope Leo over war criticism continues

                President Donald Trump continued his feud with Pope Leo in a Truth Social post, saying it's "absolutely unacceptable" for Iran to have a nuclear bomb.

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