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White smoke rose over the Vatican as American Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected the new Pope, taking the name Leo XIV, the first “Leo” in over a century. He appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to greet the crowd, delivering a message of peace and unity. Born in Chicago and raised in…
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While many welcomed his election, MAGA supporters criticized his progressive views, labeling him “woke” and attacking past comments on immigration and racial justice. Prominent voices on the right accused him of being anti-Trump and too liberal for the papacy. Despite the backlash, President Trump congratulated Pope Leo XIV, calling it a “great honor” for the…
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Teen Girl Asks Autistic Boy to Prom, and His Dad’s Post Goes Viral A few years ago, Mike Larson shared a touching story on Facebook that continues to warm hearts. His son Jon, who has autism, was invited to prom by Maddi, a senior at Mike’s school. She met Jon through a club that connects…
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Mike shared the story to support kids with special needs and celebrate kindness. The post went viral, receiving over a million shares. Maddi, now married, remains humble about the moment, though it’s become one of Mike’s most cherished memories. “Thanks to Maddi, Jon had a night we never thought possible,” Mike said. “It gives us…
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For our benefit, He was made to bear sin (cf. 2 Cor 5:21), leading the Father to place upon His Son the burden of our transgressions. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI, this act represents a “turning of God against himself” (Deus Caritas Est, 12). God’s love extends even to His adversaries (cf. Mt…
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This suffering is also evident in environmental catastrophes, the inequitable distribution of the earth’s resources, human trafficking in all its manifestations, and the insatiable pursuit of profit, which constitutes a form of idolatry.Today, there remains a pressing need to encourage individuals of goodwill to share their resources through almsgiving with those in dire need, thereby…
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On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. During his first Mass the next day, he surprised many by delivering part of it in English with a Chicago accent, breaking Vatican tradition. Social media users reacted with shock, humor, and skepticism about hearing a pope speak with an…
Pope Leo’s Views:
For most of my life, I blamed my hardships on one thing — my mother’s absence. Laurie left when I was just nine months old, leaving my father, Ralph, to raise me alone. I grew up believing she had abandoned us to chase her dreams, and by the time I turned eighteen, she was nothing…
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