A Gonzaga University professor of religious studies says U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV is following a long history of Popes speaking out against global armed conflict. Pope Leo XIV has chosen Africa for his first major global tour, bypassing traditional power centers such as the United States and Europe in a move that signals a shift in global religious and ... Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa comes at a moment of deep global tension, as wars, inequality and religious divisions intensify.

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Visiting countries marked by colonial history and modern conflict, the ... The pope and other religious leaders' calls for peace struggle to challenge global authorities and stop the ongoing wars ... America Magazine: Pope Leo says religious freedom is ‘not optional but essential’ as new report documents global persecution Pope Leo says religious freedom is ‘not optional but essential’ as new report documents global persecution President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.

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