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As the world mourns Pope Francis, a tender and forgotten chapter of his youth has resurfaced. Long before he became the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics, young Jorge Bergoglio had a secret love — a girl named Amalia Damonte. At just 12, he proposed marriage with a handwritten note saying, “If I don’t marry you, I’ll become a priest.” Her rejection changed the course of history. This intimate story sheds light on the man behind the papacy, reminding us of the humanity within a holy life.
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Trump has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the Vatican’s announcement of the Pontiff’s death at age 88. But even as condolences poured in, a fiery flashback from 2016 has resurfaced—Trump’s sharp jab at the Pope during their infamous Mexico border wall feud. In this chilling throwback video, Trump warned that if ISIS attacked the Vatican, “the Pope would have only wished Donald Trump were president.”
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Pope Francis will be remembered as one of the most transformative figures in modern Church history. From washing the feet of Muslim prisoners to declaring homosexuality "not a crime," he shattered centuries of convention. Francis stood with the marginalized, lived humbly, and redefined papal leadership. He demanded accountability for clergy abuse, apologized to Indigenous communities, and led global reforms. A voice of compassion in a rigid institution, Pope Francis broke walls—and built bridges. His legacy lives on in every act of inclusion, humility, and courage.
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Protesters block Budapest bridges over LGBTQ+ event ban
A new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricting assembly sparked protests in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with critics condemning the controversial move.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin extends a grand red carpet welcome to world leaders as they arrive in Moscow for the 80th-anniversary Victory Day celebrations. Despite growing global tensions and Western sanctions, leaders from Serbia, Brazil, Venezuela, Slovakia, and China join Putin in a show of solidarity and unity. As the Kremlin hosts international guests, Ukraine’s Zelensky’s warnings fall on deaf ears. With Western leaders boycotting the event, Putin flexes his diplomatic muscle, highlighting his growing influence on the global stage. Watch as global alliances shift and Russia marks a monumental day in its history.
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In a recent interview, President Donald Trump revealed that European Union leaders have repeatedly asked him to engage with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing the Kremlin's lack of response to their calls. Trump emphasized his role as a mediator, stating, "Do you know that the European Union leaders have asked me to call Putin so many times? Because he doesn’t return their phone calls." This development highlights the growing frustration among European leaders as they seek a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church
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