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New Pope Leo XIV Is First American in History to Become Pontiff

TMZ.com Thursday, 8 May 2025
The world just got the first look at the new Holy Father, and he's making history in another way as well ... because the leader of the Catholic Church is the first American to become the Pontiff. Robert Prevost walked out onto the Basilica balcony…
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The world just got the first look at the new Holy Father, and he's making history in another way as well ... because the leader of the Catholic Church is the first American to become the Pontiff.

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Pope Leo XIV urges over one million Catholic young people to spread faith and enthusiasm [Video]

Pope Leo XIV urges over one million Catholic young people to spread faith and enthusiasm

Pope Leo XIV urges over one million Catholic young people to spread faith and enthusiasm The Pontiff celebrated the concluding mass of one of the most important events of the Holy Year. A million faithful filled the Tor Vergata esplanade in Rome. Pope Leo sent a message of hope for the young people afflicted by wars and recalled the words of his predecessor. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/03/pope-leo-xiv-urges-over-one-million-catholic-young-people-to-spread-faith-and-enthusiasm Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics attend Pope Leo XIV's vigil at Holy Year youth festival [Video]

Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics attend Pope Leo XIV's vigil at Holy Year youth festival

Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics attend Pope Leo XIV's vigil at Holy Year youth festival Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics descended on Rome for the Youth Jubilee, which kicked off on Tuesday evening with a mass by the Pope in St Peter's Square. They gathered for a vigil on Saturday night ahead of a Sunday mass held by the Pope. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/02/hundreds-of-thousands-of-young-catholics-attend-pope-leo-xivs-vigil-at-holy-year-youth-fes Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Pope repeats call for Gaza ceasefire as Israel widens evacuation orders [Video]

Pope repeats call for Gaza ceasefire as Israel widens evacuation orders

Pope repeats call for Gaza ceasefire as Israel widens evacuation orders Pope Leo XIV repeated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while also imploring the international community to respect international law and protect civilians. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/20/pope-repeats-call-for-gaza-ceasefire-as-israel-widens-evacuation-orders Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Pope Leo Raps Netanyahu after Israeli strike on Gaza Church killed 3, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire [Video]

Pope Leo Raps Netanyahu after Israeli strike on Gaza Church killed 3, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV following the deadly IDF strike on Gaza’s Holy Family Church, which killed three civilians. The Pope expressed deep sorrow, called for an immediate ceasefire, and urged protection of worship sites. He also warned of Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis. While Netanyahu’s office called the exchange “friendly,” the Vatican stressed moral responsibility. The Latin Patriarchate and global Christian groups have condemned the strike, demanding Israel halt attacks on sacred sites and civilians. #Netanyahu #PopeLeoXIV #GazaChurchStrike #HolyFamilyChurch #CeasefireNow #ProtectChurches #VaticanStatement #IDFStrike #GazaCrisis #WarInHolyLand #HumanitarianCrisis #Pizzaballa #IsraelGazaConflict #ChristianSolidarity #SacredSites #PeaceTalks #StopTheWar #LatinPatriarchate #PopeCallsForPeace #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews #IDF #ChurchUnderFire #WarCrimes #InnocentLives #PopeVsNetanyahu #ChurchShelterAttack #GazaUnderFire #FaithUnderFire Also Read Netanyahu Confirms Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar Killed In Israeli Airstrike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-confirms-hamas-gaza-chief-mohammed-sinwar-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-4166343.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu Announces New Gaza Aid Plan Amid Ceasefire Deadlock And Famine Fears :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-announces-new-gaza-aid-plan-amid-ceasefire-deadlock-and-famine-fears-4160331.html?ref=DMDesc Netanyahu's Cabinet Postpones Ceasefire Meeting Until Hamas Withdraws New Demands :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/netanyahu-cabinet-ceasefire-hamas-demands-011-4044621.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.194~

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Israel BLASTED for Deadly Strike on Catholic Church in Gaza | 3 Killed, Condemnation Forces Apology [Video]

Israel BLASTED for Deadly Strike on Catholic Church in Gaza | 3 Killed, Condemnation Forces Apology

An Israeli airstrike on the Holy Family Church compound in Gaza has killed three civilians and injured several others, including children and a parish priest. The Latin Patriarchate called it a "morally unjustified tragedy" as the church sheltered women, children, and the elderly. France, Italy, and the Vatican condemned the attack, demanding accountability. Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow and urged a ceasefire. Israel has apologized and launched an investigation, stating religious sites are not intentionally targeted despite growing criticism. #GazaChurchStrike #IsraelGazaWar #HolyFamilyChurch #IsraelGazaWar #VaticanStatement #FranceCondemnsStrike #CivilianCasualties #ChurchUnderFire #MiddleEastCrisis #LatinPatriarchate #IsraelAirstrike #GazaTragedy #GlobalOutrage #ReligiousSiteAttack #PeaceInGaza #WarCrimes #UNReaction #CeasefireNow #GazaUnderAttack #PopeLeoXIV #ItalyCondemnsStrike #ChurchBombing #GazaConflict #InternationalLaw ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.122~

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A weeklong Jubilee celebration for young Catholics close with huge Rome mass [Video]

A weeklong Jubilee celebration for young Catholics close with huge Rome mass

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