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Pope Leo bolsters Lebanese youth, calling them 'to be artisans of peace'

"You have time! You have more time to dream, to plan and to do good," the pope said. "You are the present, and the future is ...
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Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon over the weekend is a recognition of the importance of Lebanon's religious pluralism and a ...
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Former business manager charged with stealing $1.1 million from suburban Philadelphia parish

A former business manager at a suburban Philadelphia parish has been charged with stealing more than $1.1 million, allegedly diverting funds through his private companies while billing the parish as a ...
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How Pope Leo XIV's visit to Nicaea recalls centuries of Muslim-Christian respect

Muslims pray at the Ottoman-era Sultan Ahmed or Blue Mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey, Nov. 21, 2025, ahead of the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Turkey. (AP/Francisco Seco) ...