13 h. ago Pope Leo Declines to Pray at Istanbul's Blue Mosque During Apostolic Visit to Turkey

Breaking with his predecessors, Pope Leo XIV declined to pray at the Blue Mosque of Istanbul on Saturday as he continued his first international tour as the Bishop of Rome. The post Pope Leo Declines to Pray at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque During Apostolic Visit to Turkey appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam

Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.

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17 h. ago Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least.

Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.

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39 h. ago Watch: Pope Leo XIV Surprises Rave Attendees by Blessing Crowd During Priest DJ Set

Pope Leo XIV surprised rave attendees in Košice, Slovakia, earlier this month by blessing the crowd before a performance by a Portuguese Catholic priest, who is also a DJ known for his spiritually-themed electronic dance music. The post Watch: Pope Leo XIV Surprises Rave Attendees by Blessing Crowd During Priest DJ Set appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago WATCH: Pope Leo XIV Offers Emotional Prayer Meeting to Islamist Turkey's Small Catholic Community

Pope Leo XIV led a prayer meeting for Catholics in Turkey, highlighting Turkey's status as a "holy land" critical to early Christianity. The post WATCH: Pope Leo XIV Offers Emotional Prayer Meeting to Islamist Turkey’s Small Catholic Community appeared first on Breitbart.

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64 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Sets Off to Turkey and Lebanon on First International Tour as Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to pray for him on Wednesday as he prepared to depart for his first international tour as the Archbishop of Rome, stopping in Turkey to mark the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and in Lebanon to meet with the Christian community there. The post Pope Leo XIV Sets Off to Turkey and Lebanon on First International Tour as Pontiff appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 d. ago Pope Leo Lands in Turkey, Planning to Meet Erdogan With a Message of Outreach

Leo XIV arrived in the country’s capital, Ankara, and will be received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the opening leg of a trip that will also include Lebanon.

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2 d. ago Pope Leo XIV embarks on first overseas trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon

One journalist gifted Pope Leo XIV a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie as he began his first overseas tour to Turkey and Lebanon, accompanied by the world's press.

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3 d. ago WATCH: Pope Leo encourages Americans to focus on gratitude this Thanksgiving

Pope Leo suggested that Americans should focus on gratitude as they celebrate Thanksgiving this year, encouraging "all people to try and promote peace and harmony."

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4 d. ago Pope Leo XIV Finds His Common Ground with Trump: Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Nearly a month after President Donald Trump announced that he would return Nigeria to the State Department's list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) for religious freedom, Pope Leo XIV has emerged as one of the most prominent voices quietly, but consistently, offering support to the cause. The post Pope Leo XIV Finds His Common Ground with Trump: Christian Persecution in Nigeria appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Pope Leo Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Accused of Abuse

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday accepted the resignation of an ailing Spanish bishop who is under church investigation for allegedly sexually abusing a young seminarian in the 1990s, the first known time the new pontiff removed a bishop accused of abuse. The post Pope Leo Accepts Resignation of Spanish Bishop Accused of Abuse appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Pope Leo XIV makes history in Indianapolis with the first digital visit to the United States

Pope Leo XIV makes history in Indianapolis with the first digital visit to the United States  WRTV

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8 d. ago Pritzker finds ally in Pope Leo, criticizing Trump immigration crackdown in Vatican audience

Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.

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1 week ago Pope Leo says countries have right to control their borders, advocates for humane treatment of migrants

Pope Leo XIV responds to U.S. Catholic bishops' immigration message, supporting both national border control rights and dignified treatment of immigrants.

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV strongly backs US bishops in blasting President Donald Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment

Pope Leo XIV strongly backs US bishops in blasting President Donald Trump immigration crackdown, urges humane treatment  ABC7 Los Angeles

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV Scolds U.N. Climate Alarmism Summit COP30 for Insufficient 'Political Will'

Pope Leo XIV addressed bishops at the United Nations’ COP30 climate alarmism summit on Monday, lamenting that not enough political leaders follow the Paris climate agreement and demanding more “political will” to stop alleged climate change. The post Pope Leo XIV Scolds U.N. Climate Alarmism Summit COP30 for Insufficient ‘Political Will’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV receives invite to throw out first pitch at White Sox new stadium

Pope Leo XIV received an invite to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox's new stadium as long as his schedule will permit it. The pope is a huge White Sox fan.

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV strongly supports US bishops' condemnation of Trump immigration raids: 'Extremely disrespectful'

Pope Leo XIV backed U.S. Catholic bishops in condemning the Trump administration's immigration sweeps, urging Americans to treat migrants with dignity.

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of immigrants, calls for heeding U.S. bishops’ message

Pope Leo XIV urges humane treatment of immigrants, calls for heeding U.S. bishops’ message  Catholic News Agency

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1 week ago WATCH: Pope Leo calls for world leaders to take urgent climate action

Pope Leo XIV urged countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate, saying God’s creation "is crying out in floods, droughts, storms and relentless heat.”

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