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Pope Leo plans symbolic debut foreign trips to Turkiye and Lebanon
Pontiff expected to appeal for peace in Middle East and address the region’s Muslims and Christians.
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Has Elon Musk really been awarded a $1 trillion pay deal?
And why has the South African entrepreneur been busy buying up shares in Tesla?
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Pope Leo declares teen millennial , known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint
Carlo Acutis, a digital pioneer, used his computer skills to spread Catholic teaching globally.
‘God’s influencer’ Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint
Italian cyber-apostle, who showed kindness to less fortunate, hailed for using precocious tech talent to spread word.
From: NewsFeed
Pope urges end to ‘terror, destruction and death’ in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to end the ‘terror, destruction and death’ in Gaza.
Published On 27 Aug 2025
Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent
Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks.
Pope Leo decries ‘shameful’ disregard for international law
Catholic pontiff says international rules have been ‘replaced by the presumed right to overpower others’.
Pope Leo prays for China’s Catholics, a thorny issue in his papacy
Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.
A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV
Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Pope Leo calls for humanitarian aid trucks to enter Gaza
Pope Leo has called for humanitarian aid to be sent into Gaza to ease the hunger crisis caused by Israel’s blockade.
Published On 21 May 2025
