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On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence. n.pr/44zFUDK
Pope Leo prays for unity at historic Nicaea site
On the second day of his inaugural overseas trip, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of the First Council of Nicaea, in Turkey, urging Christians — and all faiths — to reject the use of religion to justify violence.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of religion for justifying "war," "violence" or "fanaticism" – instead urging Catholics to mobilize their faith and unify others "regardless of ethnicity, nationality, religion or personal perspectives."
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Pope Leo denounces misuse of religion for ‘justifying’ war, violence or fanaticism | CNN
Pope Leo XIV condemned the use of religion for justifying “war,” “violence” or “fanaticism” on Friday – instead urging Catholics to mobilize their faith and unify others “regardless of ethnicity, nati...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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In a world where Trump punches down, be like Pope Leo and lift people up.
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

If you are having trouble as I was reading all twelve pages of the Ryan letter, they are here.... Scroll down.
Ryan and Sheridan provide full accounts of Ryan’s resignation. They differ significantly
“I concur fully with President Ryan’s recollection of events,” former Board Rector Robert Hardie said.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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‘They can’t dismiss Leo so easily’: how the pope has confounded conservatives
‘They can’t dismiss Leo so easily’: how the pope has confounded conservatives
As pontiff prepares for visit of King Charles, the contours of his papacy are slowly becoming apparent
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October 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Blue plaque to be unveiled at home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator
Blue plaque to be unveiled at home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator
Ceremony marks 80 years since release of the Rev W Awdry’s first book and coincides with railway bicentenary
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October 17, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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As called by Andy Demetra on Georgia Tech radio:
September 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Participating in the ecumenical Season of Creation, Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for the month of September is "for our relationship with all of creation."
Pope's prayer for September: Respecting, protecting God's creation
In the video released by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, Leo recites his own prayer linking the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of Creation and the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical ...
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September 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago who is now the first American-born pope, has spent most of his career outside of the U.S, ministering to the dispossessed and marginalized.

The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru.
American-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost is elected pope
The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru’s poorest enclave and even became a naturalized citizen there.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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April 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM