Tag: Pope Leo XIV
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Southern African Bishops to Sustain Missionary Heritage and Grow Unity
Pope Leo XIV has called on the bishops of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) to build on the enduring legacy of the region’s early missionaries. In a message delivered during a recent gathering in Johannesburg, the Pope emphasized that the zeal and commitment of those pioneers laid a strong foundation for the Church’s…
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Pope Leo XIV Names Parish Priest as New Bishop of Kalibo
Pope Leo XIVappoints parish priest Cyril Buhayan Villare as Kalibo bishop In a move that underscores the Holy See’s ongoing focus on shepherding Catholic communities, Pope Leo XIV has appointed a parish priest as the new bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo. The announcement, released by the Holy See Press Office, states that Cyril Buhayan…
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Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal, says Vatican address
Pope Leo XIV addresses a crisis of welcome and accountability In a surprising turn during the Extraordinary Consistory held on January 7–8, Pope Leo XIV used the global platform of roughly 170 cardinals, including electors and non-electors, to tackle a deeply entrenched problem that has long haunted the Catholic Church: the failure to welcome and…
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Pope Leo XIV Denounces Failure to Welcome Abuse Victims as a Scandal
Intro: A Rare Spotlight on a Persistent Wound In a moment that shocked some observers and reassured others who seek reform, Pope Leo XIV used the gathering of roughly 170 cardinals—electors and non-electors alike—to address a problem that has haunted the Catholic Church for decades: the failure to welcome and support victims of abuse. While…
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Pope Leo XIV: Failure to Welcome Abuse Victims Sparks Scandal
Introduction: A Reluctant Reckoning In the wake of the Extraordinary Consistory held on January 7–8, Pope Leo XIV reframed a persistent crisis that has shadowed the Catholic Church for years: how authorities respond to abuse victims. While the topic of the gathering was not abuse itself, the pontiff used the assembly of roughly 170 cardinals—both…
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Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas Mass Stresses Charity: Denying Help to the Poor Is Denying God
Pope Leo XIV marked the dawn of his pontificate with a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Square that blended solemn liturgy with an unusually informal, direct appeal to thousands gathered under the Italian sky. In a service many had anticipated for its ceremonial gravity, the pope’s reflections moved quickly from ritual to a pointed…
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Ghana’s Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to Pope Leo XIV, Strengthening Ties with the Holy See
Ghana marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic relations with the Holy See as His Excellency Sir Ben Batabe Assorow, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to the Holy See in Rome, presented his Letters of Credence to Pope Leo XIV. The ceremony, held at the Vatican, underscores Ghana’s commitment to fostering dialogue on…
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Ghana Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to Pope
Overview: A formal gesture of diplomatic ties The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ghana to the Holy See, Sir Ben Batabe Assorow, recently presented his Letters of Credence to the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. This ceremonial act marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between Ghana and the Vatican, signaling a renewed commitment to…
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Ghana’s Ambassador to the Holy See Presents Letters of Credence to Pope Leo XIV
Diplomatic Milestone: Ghana’s Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence The Republic of Ghana has taken a formal step in strengthening its relationship with the Holy See through a ceremonial exchange of Letters of Credence. Sir Ben Batabe Assorow, Ghana’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See, presented his credentials to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV…
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Pope Leo XIV Joins Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at Vatican
Historic Return: The Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at the Vatican The traditional Swiss Guard oath ceremony, a cornerstone of Vatican security and Catholic tradition, unfolded this Saturday at the Holy See. This year brought an extraordinary moment: Pope Leo XIV appeared at the ceremony for the first time in more than fifty years. Historically, the…