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About last night
Let's not fool ourselves. The fact that this mess between President Trump and Pope Leo unfolded at the end of
A Prayer for Pope Leo
Heavenly Father, Look with love upon your servant Leo, as he undertakes the great and humbling work of leading your
Three prominent US cardinals appear on ’60 Minutes’
In case you missed it last night, CBS's Norah O'Donnell had this on "60 Minutes," in a story titled "Pope
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Trump v. Leo: the latest — UPDATED
Image: YouTube On the Sunday devoted to celebrating Divine Mercy and reconciliation, the president of
Pope Leo at Vigil for Peace: Stop planning arms and death
"Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough
Pentagon responds to report of Vatican-US rift: ‘A respectful and reasonable discussion’
What does the Pentagon have to say about the reported "bitter lecture" delivered to the
Report: Relations between Vatican and U.S. have soured after ‘bitter lecture’
“The United States has the military power to do whatever it wants in the world.
Pope Leo welcomes Middle East ceasefire, urges dialogue
From Vatican News: At the conclusion of his General Audience on Wednesday, 8 April, Pope
Pope Leo on Trump’s threats to Iran: ‘This is truly unacceptable’
The Holy Father made some comments late today on the escalating crisis in Iran: Search
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer! We have tried so many times and over
Going to Galilee: Homily for April 5, 2026, Easter Sunday
“Alleluia!” It’s Easter! I was talking to a neighbor of mine just a few days
Great moments in journalism: Did the headline writer skip this class in J-school?
These are The New York Times that try men's souls. This is just awful.
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