Other voices: Pope Leo XIV is symbol of hope in world of suffering

Archdiocese of Detroit discusses Pope Leo XIV’s election - WDET 101.9 FM

If you haven’t heard yet, the Catholic church has a new leader.  Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on Thursday to lead 1.4 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Interestingly, he’s from Chicago, which marks the first time the world has a pope from the United States.  In the 1970s, he attended a now-closed catholic high school in Southwest Michigan. On Saturday, he said he wants to focus on “loving care for t…

The probably first foreign telephone call of the new Pope: Leo XIV talks to Selensky about peace, humanitarian aid - and receives an invitation. Moscow meanwhile responds to Western demands with rejection.

Other voices: Pope Leo XIV is symbol of hope in world of suffering

Our world needs symbols of hope, compassion and something greater than the struggles of this life.

The pontiff calls "Never war again." But is his voice so strong? Other admonishing voices like those of Margot Friedländer are irreplaceable.

Pope Leo XIV Demands Ceasefires, Challenges Global Inaction

In a bold departure from the traditional diplomatic silence of the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV has thrust himself into the global spotlight, calling for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine. This is not merely a continuation of his predecessor’s legacy but a stark challenge to the status quo, demanding that world leaders confront the brutal realities of modern warfare. Leo’s impassioned plea for… Source

Elected on Thursday evening after an express conclave, Leon XIV made a strong call to peace from his first speeches, evoking Ukraine, Gaza, India and Pakistan. If the secret still surrounds the details of the...