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Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Robert Prevost announced as leader of Catholic Church

Sky News Thursday, 8 May 2025
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Robert Prevost announced as leader of Catholic ChurchThe Vatican has announced the first ever American leader of the Catholic Church - Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
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Robert Francis Prevost has become Pope Leo XIV after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. He is the first pope from the United States in the Church's 2,000-year history.

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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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Goma reburial held for beatified officer murdered for refusing bribe [Video]

Goma reburial held for beatified officer murdered for refusing bribe

Goma reburial held for beatified officer murdered for refusing bribe The remains of a Congolese customs officer beatified by the Vatican for refusing a bribe were reburied on Tuesday in a cathedral in eastern Congo’s Goma. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/09/goma-reburial-held-for-beatified-officer-murdered-for-refusing-bribe Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at Vatican [Video]

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at Vatican

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at Vatican Milei's visit to the Vatican comes as part of his 10-day European tour, including visits to Spain and France, and Israel. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/07/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-argentine-president-javier-milei-at-vatican Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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‘Kiev Resumes…’ Putin SHOCKS Pope With Ukraine War Updates | Putin Describes Call As ‘Constructive’ [Video]

‘Kiev Resumes…’ Putin SHOCKS Pope With Ukraine War Updates | Putin Describes Call As ‘Constructive’

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a rare and “constructive” phone call with Pope Leo XIV, accusing Ukraine of deliberately escalating the conflict by sabotaging civilian infrastructure inside Russia. Putin referenced recent train bombings in Bryansk and Kursk as acts of terrorism. He also updated the Pontiff on resumed peace talks with Kiev, the exchange of prisoners, and efforts to reunite displaced children. Putin urged the Pope to support religious freedom in Ukraine and thanked the Holy See for its role in mediating humanitarian issues. #Putin #PopeLeoXIV #RussiaUkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Vatican #Kremlin #Sabotage #Bryansk #Kursk #OrthodoxChurch #UkraineCrisis #HolySee #VaticanMediation #PopeCall #PutinPopeCall #ChildReunification #ReligiousFreedom #CivilianTargets #RussiaDiplomacy #UkraineWarEscalation Also Read 'Something Happened To This Guy': Trump Slams Putin For Russia's Fresh Attack On Ukraine :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/something-happened-to-this-guy-trump-slams-putin-for-russias-fresh-attack-on-ukraine-4163675.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks To Begin 'Immediately' Following Call With Putin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-says-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-talks-to-begin-immediately-following-call-with-putin-4158165.html?ref=DMDesc Russian President Vladimir Putin Calls PM Modi To Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russian-president-vladimir-putin-calls-pm-modi-to-condemn-pahalgam-terror-attack-4143787.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~GR.124~

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